William E. Griffin

William E. Griffin obituary, Philadelphia, PA

William E. Griffin

William Griffin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 7, 2016.
GRIFFIN William E., of Philadelphia passed away on July 7th at the age of 66, surrounded by his loving family. Bill is survived by his loving wife Donna (nee Tomkins) of 44 years. Bill was predeceased by his sister Marie and will be greatly missed by his brothers Rich (Loretta), Joe, and Bob. Bill leaves behind a legacy of his three children; Donna Weihe (Brian), Billy (Kristy), and Mike (Vin) as well as his five grandchildren: Brenna, William, Shane, Estella, and Brian Jr. Bill will always be remembered for his kind nature and goodwill towards all. Bill was a family man and always enjoyed spending time at his house in North Cape May and taking walks on the beach with his wife Donna. Relatives and friends are invited to Bill's Life Celebration on Tuesday 7/12 at St. Anselm Church (12670 Dunks Ferry Rd, Philadelphia) from 9:30AM-11:00AM with a mass to follow at 11AM. Interment at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Bill asked that donations be made to the Deaf Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, 222 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Also, his family asks for a random act of kindness in his memory. To share your fondest memory of Bill, please visit lifecelebration.com.

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July 6, 2019

James & Andria Hennessey posted to the memorial.

July 7, 2018

Paul Petrone posted to the memorial.

September 27, 2017

Jeff Zielinski posted to the memorial.

James & Andria Hennessey

July 6, 2019

Our Thoughts And Prayers Go Out To The Griffin Family For There Lost. Our Condolences Go Out To Donna & Brian Weihe. Requiescat In Pace Mr William E. Griffin.

Paul Petrone

July 7, 2018

Miss you bill. Miss our chats and catching up at work.

Jeff Zielinski

September 27, 2017

Sorry to hear the sad news of Bill's passing, thoughts and prayers to his family and close friends.

Erin Cohen

July 8, 2016

Sending our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear beloved father, father in law and grandfather. May he rest in peace.

With love from the Cohen Family

Jackie Dugger

July 8, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Doug & Jackie Dugger

Tom Kelly

July 8, 2016

Donna & family, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. The world truly lost another one of its great guys.

Linda Priest

July 8, 2016

R.I.P Bill, you will be surely missed!

James Hennessey

July 8, 2016

Prayers To The Griffin Family, Requiescat In Pace William. Sorry For Your Loss Donna & Brian Weihe, The Hennessey Family

Bud Steinbronn

July 15, 2016

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We shared a love of the jersey shore. I'll miss him stopping by. My prayers are with the family.

Bill DeFazio

July 12, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers for the entire Griffin family at this most difficult time.
Bill DeFazio & Family

Ed Greenfield

July 12, 2016

What a great guy ! Sorry for your loss. RIP

Paul Petrone

July 12, 2016

I really enjoyed talking to Bill. He always had a smile on his face and was very helpful to me when I started at Penn Jersey. He was not given enough time with all of us. I am thinking of the entire Griffin family at this time.

Amy Crumrine

July 11, 2016

Please accept our condolences on the passing of a wonderful man we were fortunate to meet many years ago.

Roy and Amy Crumrine

Donna Weihe

July 11, 2016

We lost a father with a heart of gold How much we miss him can never be told He shared our troubles and helped us along If we follow his footsteps We will never go wrong

Renee Brock

July 11, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Bill is one of the "good guys". Always willing to lend a hand. Glad I had a chance to know him.

Jack Evans

July 10, 2016

We are deeply saddened to hear
of the passing of our friend Bill! We grew up together in Juniata and graduated North Catholic together in 68.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Donna and the entire Griffin family!
Jack and Dottie Evans

Bill Smith

July 10, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I always looked forward to seeing him at the Signal Delivery breakfast. Bill always had a smile and brightened up a room when he walked in. My prayers go out to his family.

Craig Dalske

July 10, 2016

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing, he was a pleasure to work with and always had a smile.
Craig Dalske and Family

Larry McNulty Jr

July 10, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.

Patty Hampel

July 10, 2016

He always smiled and what a nice man that I remembered while Billy grew up altar boy for Fr. Russo.. Thoughts and pray for Billy, Donna and rest of the family go thru difficult time..

Mary Sniadowski

July 10, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.

Bob Gambone Jr

July 10, 2016

My deepest sympathies for the passing of Bill. Hope the best for the family for your loss.

Linda Priest

July 10, 2016

R.I.P Bill, you will be surely missed. Great man !

george ochlak

July 10, 2016

I was a dispatcher at signal delivery--bill was a good guy--I was just talking to him at one our breakfast reunions in march--sad that he is gone--rip bill

Sean Hines

July 9, 2016

So sad to hear of Bill's passing. I always enjoyed our conversations about North Catholic and the old neighborhood. It was so obvious how much he loved his grandkids my heart breaks for them. Rest in Peace!

Louis Morrone

July 9, 2016

Bill was a fantastic family man. He will be missed by family and friends alike.

Jack Penrose

July 9, 2016

A good man always had a smile for everyone. RIP

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