Richmond, Virginia
GRIFFIN, Leo T. Sr., 87, of Richmond, died December 18, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine (Jeannie) Lacy Griffin. He is survived by his two sons, Leo T. Griffin Jr. and wife, Peggy, of Roswell, Ga., John Patrick Griffin and wife, Kathy, of Glen Allen, Va; two grandsons, Leo T. Griffin III of Marietta, Ga. and Patrick Sean Griffin of Glen Allen, Va.; granddaughter, Tiffany Nicole Griffin of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Griffin of Marietta, Ga. Leo was a WWII Navy Veteran. After leaving the service, Leo was Vice President of Union Electric Co. in Richmond, Va. from 1946 to 1956. He helped form the Richmond Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee and served as the first Chairman. He taught National Electrical code and math in the apprenticeship school, and was an associate member in the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. Leo formed a consulting electrical engineering firm on February 1, 1956 and took part in the design of St. Mary's Hospital, the Blue Cross Building, Richmond City Hall and the State Monroe Building. In 1984, he transferred to the Nuclear Engineering Services Department and retired from Dominion Virginia Power on July 1, 2000. The Family will receive friends at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at St. Michael's Catholic Church with interment to follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to a charity of your choice.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
To Leo's family,
I am so saddened to hear of Leo's death. He meant so very much to me. We use to sit together at St. Mary's Church. My husband, Ed was ill and and we lost touch with Leo these last two years. His warmth and friendship meant so much to me and my husband. My husband Ed was in the hospital when Leo died. Then Ed died this summer. Leo was such a good, kind man. I miss him.
Sincerely,
Ann Tidwell
October 23, 2010
Am saddened to hear of loosing Leo. He was a well respected Richmond Engineer, who many of us learned from, either directly or from his proteges. He is remembered by our stories and our affection for his work, his honesty, and his integrity.
September 15, 2010
Leo (Tommy)I was so sorry to hear about your father's death. I am living in Canton, Ga.
Marilyn Ryan Yaggy
Marilyn Yaggy
January 18, 2010 | Canton, GA
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Pete Gaglio
December 23, 2009 | Midlothian, VA
Leo, Linda & I were saddened to hear about your farther's passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
TOMMY & LINDA COURNOW
December 22, 2009 | MIRAMAR BEACH, FL
To the family of Leo T. Griffin, Sr.,
We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Leo. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor his memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything...
Jim Mount Calvary Cemetery
December 21, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Leo,
I am sorry to hear of your Father's death. My thoughts and prayersa re with you and your family -
Jane T. Collier
Jane Collier
December 21, 2009 | Baltimore, MD
