George Griffin

George Griffin was one of the first people who befriended me at my first post, Colombo, early in January of 1963. I had just turned 22. George, well into his second tour and with a stint in the Navy under his belt, might easily have left me to have to flounder through my initiation alone. Instead, he made a point of showing me the ropes, introducing me to his many local friends and contacts, and, well, skunking me at bridge on many nightly bridge parties. He was a delight to get to know. With...

Lots of fond memories of George and Chris, from Lagos to Kenya. Alice, my late wife, and I loved them both. Peter Duffy.

We know George as the perfect neighbor, a kind and generous friend, and a man of unquestioned character and accomplishment. We will always remember him as the sharp-dressed and affable host of the best dinner parties in Blue Ridge Summit, respected for his depth of knowledge and thought and his many contributions to the causes and communities he believed in. More importantly, we will always love him for his gentle spirit, voice of calm reason, and his friendship. We offer our heartfelt...

The world would be a better place with more men like George Griffin.He was a gentleman to the core. Although he'd seen much of the world and had a keen perception of human nature, he never became cynical. His wry humor and chuckle will be missed.

George Griffin was a GREAT man and the friendliest of neighbors. His home and his office reminded friend's he was very in touch with the whole wide world with his interesting momento's and maps and his thoughtful knowledge of World affairs. George's friendly and gentle smile and manner and generosity was especially popular with the women and men of Blue Ridge Summit Pa., his home away from home in Washington D.C. George will be Greatly missed!

Mr Griffin was a dear friend of my parents. He was intelligent, interesting, humorous, and elegant. He was also a loving husband and father. He will be deeply missed. Love, Elizabeth Biltchik Garcia and family

A very wonderful person indeed. A good friend with whom we spend many happy days We shall definitely miss him. RIP Dear George Giulio and Lunella

My condolences on Mr. Griffin's passing. I never had the opportunity to meet him but knew his parents, Ike and Mary Griffin. Ike worked with my father for Gary Tobacco Company in Izmir, Turkey and I would see the Griffins most weekends and holidays as I was growing up.