Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Sep 6, 1949 – Mar 26, 2024
John A. “Jack” Griffin Jr., 74, of Northampton, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of the late Mary M. (Romanic), who passed away in 2021. Born September 6, 1949, in Allentown, he was a son of the late Dr. John A. Griffin, MD and Emma Ferry Griffin, RN. Jack attended Allentown Central Catholic High School but graduated from Northampton High School. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was assigned to the USS Koelsch (DE 1049). Jack worked at Fuller Co. (FLSmidth) for 24 years until continuing his career at Air Products in the specialty gases department. He was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors: his children, John A. Griffin III and wife, Angel, Courtney Lakics and fiancé, Casey Chapleski, Michael J. Griffin and wife, Jenna; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Mary Pat Post and husband, Harold, and Kathi Roxberry; brother-in-law, Glenn Kane Sr.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Kathleen Griffin, Anne Kane, Maureen Griffin, and brother, Joseph Griffin Sr.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 1st at 10:30 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call on Monday morning from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Interment with military honors will be in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Northampton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to Northampton VFW Post 4714 Honor Guard in loving memory of Jack. Online condolences may be offered below.
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Jack may you rest in peace and be with Mary. You will be missed.
We had some great times with the black GTO and the summer with Pete we spent painting Doc Griffins house outside. My wife Lynn will miss your funny Facebook posts.
May your family remember all of the good times to help them get thru this difficult period. God bless
Don and Lynn Miller
April 02, 2024 | Northampton, PA | Friend
So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I met Jack at Air Products in the 90's when he was in NE customer service team. He later joined our group the MRI Services Group. Jack was a good man and a good friend. We did keep him n touch and texted each other on occasion. He was a good father and grandfather. I will miss him. R.I.P. Jack
Robert Cavall
March 30, 2024 | Slatington, PA | Friend
It was an honor and a pleasure to have met you. May you rest in peace
Lauren K.
March 30, 2024 | Bethlehem, PA
We love you, Uncle Jack. Thank you for the love you gave to all of your crazy nieces & nephews throughout the years. You will be forever missed.
Jill Steiner Meixell
March 29, 2024 | Alexandria, VA | Family
Kathi and Pat, I am so sorry about Jack! I am praying for both of you! ❤
Kandi Kohlmeier
March 29, 2024 | Allentown | Friend
We are so sorry to hear of Jack’s death. He was a wonderful, devoted family man. Skip and Kitty Miller
Katherine Miller
March 29, 2024 | Sicklerville, NJ | Family
Thank you for your service Jack. You were always friendly and a pleasure to be around at AP. Rest peacefully!
Candace Doncsecz
March 29, 2024 | Emmaus, PA | Coworker
I'll always remember Jack as a gentle person. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
Jane Stoisits Hittner
March 29, 2024 | Allentown, PA | Friend
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Roseanne and Jim Rugg
March 28, 2024 | Deer Island, FL