John "Jack" J. Griffin, 81, of Manchester, NH, died April 17, 2008, at Catholic Medical Center, after a brief illness.
Born in Manchester, NH on February 10, 1927, he was the son of John and Genevieve (Ryan) Griffin. Mr. Griffin attended Manchester schools and was a lifelong resident of the city.
During World War II, Mr. Griffin served with the United States Navy. His tour of duty included the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. He held the rank of seaman first class and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the American Theatre Medal.
Until his retirement, he worked at Anchor Electric Company for thirty years. In addition, Mr. Griffin purchased and remodeled homes which he later sold.
He was a member of the Legion of One-Thousand Men-Monastery of the Precious Blood. He was a longtime communicant of Saint Pius X Church.
Mr. Griffin traveled extensively. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and the outdoors. He was an avid golfer.
He was pre-deceased by his wife of fifty-years, Patricia (Fifty) Griffin. She died July 1, 1997.
Family members include three sons, John J. Griffin of Hollywood, South Carolina, Dennis M. Griffin of Hooksett, NH and William J. Griffin of Manchester, NH, four daughters, Gail A. Manning of Manchester, NH, Jane E. Wantuck of Candia, NH, Lynn M. Griffin of Contoocook, NH and Kelly MacDonald of Manchester, NH, seventeen grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Daniel (Mary ) Sullivan and Mrs. Hugh (Barbara) Dickson both of Manchester, NH; several nieces, nephews and his companion, Lucille Battersby of Manchester, NH.
In his life: He was pre-deceased by his brother, William Griffin.
Services: Calling hours are Sunday from 4 to 8 PM at Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, corner of Concord Street, Manchester, NH.
The funeral will be held Monday with a mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10AM in Saint Pius X Church.
Burial will take place in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Bedford, NH.
For more information, please visit:www.connorhealy.com.
