Harry J. Griffiths

It is interesting that this email came in this morning. I do think of Harry far more often than I would have realized 6 years ago. 6 years have gone by quickly. I think Harry will not soon be forgotten by me.

Very saddened to read of Harrys death some years ago. I had lost touch following my own parents last illnesses. They were friends of Harrys in London at medical school or immediately after, and Harry was my godfather. Birthdays and Christmas when I was growing up were always marked by a card containing a nice present from him. He was a a terrific remote godfather and I always regretted we were not physically closer. I remember a terrific summer visiting him in Rochester, and remember peter...

Hi Dr. Bechtel- Nice to read your tribute to Harry . I recall you coming out to his home on Carter Road, along with other residents and medical students. Harry was quite a character in a good way. I finished my doctorate at the U of R and after moving arouind a bit in the mid 1990s, settled back in Rochester. Still friends of Harry's secretary Belinda, and her family. Hope all is well with you and your family.
Peter Manzi

I have just learned of Dr. Griffiths' death

He was my teacher and mentor at Univ. of Rochester when I was a young resident .
As the director of residency training, He went out of his way to help and guide all of us.
I still have a signed copy of his book:
BASIC BONE RADIOLOGY and use it regularly in my work.

I am honored to have been his student and friend.

So saddened to learn of Harry's death. Yes, he was an excellent teacher and shared his joie de vivre with those around him. Glad to have known him.

Just so sorry to hear this. Dr. Griffiths was an exceptional teacher and mentor. He inspired me to go into academic Musculoskeletal Radiology. He will be sincerely missed.

A Mass will be said to honor Harry's life and contributions to so many people. It will be held on Sunday, January 10 (His birthday is January 6) at 5 PM at St. Joseph's Church in Penfield, NY. The church is about 6 miles from where Harry lived in Fairport, at his beloved Griffiths Acres. Many of you cannot attend, so please say a prayer, light a candle or honor his life in your own house of worship in any way you see fitting. He truly was a gift to his family, colleagues, students and friends.

It saddens me to learn of Harry's death. He was a wonderful professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He was always friendly to the students in the Department of Radiology. His invitations to his farm in the suburbs for social events were always appreciated.

My wife and I are deeply sadened by the loss of our dear friend HARRY.He was the spark of social gatherings,a mentor ,and never at a loss for a round of good fun!
Remeberances of our shared pathways will be with us forever.
A final farewell- HARRy- a life well lived.