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MATTHEW GRIFFIN Obituary

Griffin, Matthew D. Of Arlington passed away on Dec. 26th, 2014. Beloved Son of Daniel and Virginia " Ginny" Griffin and is survived by his loving brothers Luke and Andrew, his cherished grandparents Fran and Elaine Griffin of Arlington and William and Virginia Fox of Cambridge, his girlfriend Brittney Tarantino and his many loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends. Matt's family invites you to visit with them on Tuesday, Dec. 30th, 2014 at St. Agnes Church, 51 Medford St., Arlington, commencing at 2 p.m. and concluding at 8 p.m. and to a Mass of Christian Burial at the church on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 has been chosen as a recipient of memorial donations. DeVito Funeral Home www.devitofuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 26 to Dec. 28, 2014.

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Bob Lake

December 20, 2021

Thinking of your family today.

Len ("Benny") Reposa

January 3, 2015

Danny and family: I am so sorry for your loss! No parent should have to go through that terrible experience. May God bless Matthew and your family!

Carol J Dewing

December 31, 2014

God bless Matt's family and friends in their great loss.

December 30, 2014

To the entire Griffin family, our sincerest condolences from the Walsh families...

Leanne Shaughnessy

December 30, 2014

Danny and Ginny and family I have no words to express my sorrow only prayers and continue thoughts for you May God watch over you and your family in your time of need you are always in my prayers

Julie Edgar Murray

December 30, 2014

Dear Danny, Ginny, and family
I'm so sorry to hear about your son Matt's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Richelle Wesley

December 29, 2014

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

December 29, 2014

Dear Griffin Family,
May your loving memories of your beloved son and brother comfort you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this very sad time.
Rest in Peace Matt.

The O'Connor Family

Don Cronin

December 29, 2014

Dan and the Griffin family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Matt.
Don Cronin Jr.

Dick and Geri Verrier

December 29, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.

December 28, 2014

Dear, Dear Matt:
"Sleep in Heavenly Peace." The richness and love in your family is eternal, that does not change. My heart aches for your family's heartache. Please God watch over Dan, Ginny, Luke and Andrew. Thank you God for the gift of the Griffin Family as our dear neighbors. We love you Matt, we love the Griffin Family.
Margaret Pontes

Lake Family

December 28, 2014

We would like to send our condolences to the Griffin Family. We are saddened to learn of Matt's passing. His memory will live on with many. Ours prayers are with your family.

Cheryl (Rowton) Marczak

December 27, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Cronin Family

December 27, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on.

Tracy Matthews

December 27, 2014

We are so saddened to hear of Matt's passing. Our condolences to you at this difficult time. He will be missed. The Matthews Family

Regina Pontes

December 27, 2014

Matt. You have been an inspiration to so many! Rest now. Your work here is done. Dan-Ginny-Luke-Andrew hugs and prayers abound!

Timothy Leary

December 27, 2014

To Danny and Ginny and the entire Griffin family. So sorry to hear about the loss of your precious Matthew. Such a very sad day
Timothy Leary

December 26, 2014

Fran, Elaine and family, So sorry to hear about Matts passing, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this very sad time.
Rest in Peace Matt.

Artie and Ellen Hayes

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Memorial Events
for MATTHEW GRIFFIN

Dec

30

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Agnes Church

51 Medford St.,, Arlington, MA

Dec

31

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Agnes Church,

51 Medford St., Arlington, MA

Dec

31

Interment

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

MA

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DeVito Funeral Home

1145 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

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