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PHILLIP GRIFFIS Obituary
Highland, NY - Phillip J. Griffis, Sr., 85, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Hudson Valley Rehab and Extended Care Facility.
Born January 5, 1932 to the late Albert and Ethel McClelland Griffis. After high school Phillip joined the US Army and served in WWII. Following his honorable discharge from the armed forces he began a career as a thoroughbred horseman until his retirement.
In addition to his parents, Phillip is predeceased by his son Frank Edward, brothers; Russell, Tommy, Bill, and Richie, and his sister Betty Jo.
Survivors include his brothers; LB, and Rocky, sister: Faye, children; Dondi, Philicia, Phillip Jr., and Shawn, 13 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be celebrates at 11am on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Knauff Funeral Home (512 East Noble Avenue, Williston, FL).
Online remembrances may be made at
burkefuneralhome.com.
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Whit Gainey
March 23, 2017
LB, Sorry about you losing your brother.
Nikki
March 22, 2017
Deepest condolences. Sorry for your lost. May you and your family find the love and comfort you need during these trying difficult times.
Sincerely
March 20, 2017
Please accept our condolences for your loss. To all of Phil's family gathering in his honor for his memorial service, safe travels to Florida.
Sincerely,
The Staff at Burke Funeral Home
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