Thomas Edward Griffin

Chicopee- Thomas Edward Griffin, 79, passed away at home surrounded by his wife and daughter on the morning of March 22, 2022.  The son of the late Edward and Minnie (Miller) Griffin, Tom was born in Springfield on June 8, 1942 and was a proud lifelong resident of Chicopee.  He attended Holy Name of Jesus Elementary School and Chicopee High School.  He spent most of his career working as a Fire Safety and Security Officer at Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks CT.  He is survived by his wife, of over 50 years, Patricia (Lafley) Griffin and their daughter Alison Griffin and her fiancé, Shawn Barber.  In addition to his parents, Tom was predeceased by his sister, Ruth Rogers and her husband Joe. 

Tom, ‘Mr. 50’, was best known for his love of cars and could always be found restoring any number of antique cars that graced his driveway over the years.  In his earlier days, you could count on friends and strangers alike, meeting up on Sunday mornings to show off their cars, before packing their coolers and starting the long procession to local car shows.   Tom took pride in his Irish heritage, and nothing was complete without a shamrock or an Irish flag.  Anyone who knew Tom, knew that he was the master of the ‘Irish Goodbye’ and he did not disappoint with this, his final goodbye. Slainte’.  A funeral home service will be held for Tom on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield St., Chicopee.  A period of visitation will take place prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30a.m.  Burial will be held privately at the family's convenience.  To leave your condolences or share a memory with Tom’s family, please visit www.CorridanFuneral.com