Mr. Robert H. "Griff" Griffith

Robert H. Griffith, "Griff" age 74 formerly of Kennett Square, PA died Tuesday December 20, 2011 at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hospice. He was the husband of the late Virginia Tuel Griffith who died in 2010 and with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late John Hammond and Bertha (Mann) Griffith. He was a 1955 graduate of Kennett High School. He served our country in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1961 traveling to many destinations including Alaska. He was employed by Delmarva Power and Light until his retirement. He was a member of the Kennett VFW where he participated in the dart and shuffleboard leagues. He was also a member of the American Legion in Kennett and the Thunderhill Gun Club in Potter County where he was the son of one of the original founders. He enjoyed deer season and Labor Day weekends up there. Robert was a Phillies and Eagles fan, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and great grandson. He never missed watching his grandsons play baseball. Survivors include one daughter, Karen M Custis and her husband Gary of Lincoln University PA; two sisters, Patricia Brittingham of Oxford PA, and Mary Alice Melton of Kennett Square; two grandsons, Jason Griffith and Paul Michael Boris; two step grandsons, Justin and Jeff Custis; a great grandson, Gavin Griffith and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a sister Helen Griffith Collins. A special thank you to Jane Dunn who cared for him while he lived at home, as well as the hospice nurses in his final days. You are invited to visit with Robert's family from 7-9PM Wednesday December 28, 2011 and from 10-11AM Thursday December 29th at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. A ceremony celebrating his life will be at 11Am on Thursday. Interment will be in Unionville Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Department of Veterans Affairs (In memo list "Hospice") C/O Department of Veterans Affairs 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd. Coatesville, PA 19320, Attention: P. O'Rourke or the Kennett VFW Post 5467, P.O. Box 126, Kennett Square, PA 19348. To send an online condolence, please visit www.griecocares.com