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Judi
September 2, 2024
17 Years! Doesn't seem possible. Please pray we will be together again.
Arleen Van Ornum
May 7, 2013
Dear Steve,
I wish I had the opportunity to know you-
Rest in peace-
September 7, 2012
5 yrs. Doesn't seem possible. Love you so much!
December 28, 2011
I miss you so much,Honey. How could God take my family (you!) away from me.
Judi Griffith
May 27, 2008
Happy Birthday,Honey!
I hope you are having a wonderful day and am sorry I can't be with you.I love you and miss you very much!
MOM
Courtney McCunney
October 1, 2007
Eulogy from Sept. 8th, 2007
Good Morning-
Judi and my mom have been good friends since college, and so I’ve known Steve for nearly all my life.
They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” If this is true, then pictures of Steve speak volumes. His smile tells of one who is kind, gentle, caring, and loving. In fact, these are words that have been used quite frequently in the past few days by those who knew Steve. When asked to describe their memories of him, often it would be said, “he was just so nice.”
But there is a whole lot more to Steve than simply the word “nice.” He was truly a “Man for Others,” as they say at St. Joe’s Prep, both my own and Steve’s high school alma mater. He was intelligent, one who loved politics, and was always ready for a good political discussion. Steve was a gifted writer and he wrote for the school publications, both at The Prep, and while attending Widener Law School. He loved a good round of golf or a game of lacrosse or a spirited hockey match. But Steve’s most memorable quality was his gentle, caring way towards those he knew and loved. If you read the comments and messages on the memorial page dedicated to Steve, almost every one talks of how Steve quietly and humbly went out of his way to be a good friend.
His mom would say he never told her about his friends. She was somewhat surprised to read some of these comments and to learn how Steve reached out to others, and how much he was loved. Hey, but what do you expect, Look at the source – his mom, Judi. Judi, you too are caring, compassionate, and gentle. And you taught Steve well. You are blessed to have Steve as your son and he was special not just to you, but to all of us. Your love for him is a love which surpasses all others. It’s called a mother’s love. But know that your hearts are forever joined by that love. Nothing and no one can take that from you.
To you, Steve’s family – his loving grandmother, uncle, aunts, and cousins – we wish you peace. Thank you for loving Steve so well. May you be comforted by your memories of Steve.
And you Griff-Dawg (as Steve was known at The Prep), it’s not over. You have left a legacy of many, many happy memories. You had the best hand-me-downs – ask my brother Patrick, who always looked so jazzy in the Izod sweaters, plaid shorts, and the brightly colored jackets that you had outgrown. You were a great Lego builder too. You could build a fire station or a spaceship better than all the rest of us. My brother Dan fondly recalls how when he attended The Prep as an underclassman, you kindly gave him directions to the school football games. But then, on second thought, you conveniently never told him how to get home from those games, at which point he would have to call my mom. And I remember the green milk on St. Patrick’s Day. Remember that Judi?
In his song, “For a Dancer,” Jackson Browne likens life to a dance, where each one of us learns from what we have been taught by others. You taught Steve well Judi. You taught him how to love, to care, to be a good son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He did the dance well (but not as well as you Judi, nobody dances as well as you!) And we thank you for him.
And to you Steve, we’ve come to raise you up, to praise you up. We love you, we miss you. Your name Steven means, “crown.” Today, you are crowned in eternal glory. Rest in peace my friend.
Kathy Lamensdorf
September 12, 2007
Judy - Janice Toscani Petersen relayed this most sad of news. I recognize your smile and sweetness in your son's photo and just wanted you to know that you and Steven are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Donohue Lamensdorf NDA 1970
Mary Ellen Accardi
September 12, 2007
Judi, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Steven. There is no greater loss than that of your child. My prayers are with you.
Frank Koehl, '99
September 12, 2007
Steve was one of the nicest guys I knew at the Prep. Always a smile with a friendly hello whenever you crossed paths with him. The world needs more men like Steve.
Domenic "Moose" Fontana SJP'99
September 11, 2007
This is truly horrible news. I read it in the prep allumni email. I knew steve at the prep and i knew steve when he went to nova. What a great guy. Always smiling and always telling jokes. Again my condolences to all the griffith family and his friends at this time.
Robert & Susann Undi
September 11, 2007
Our hearts go out to Steven's family and friends. Steve was a classmate of our son Christopher while at the Prep. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Treasure your fond memories of Steve.
Patricia Magee DiPuppo
September 11, 2007
I remember a smiling happy boy of 12 standing in my kitchen on his way up to his first Penn State Football game how excited he was. He will be missed . Our Deepest condolences to His father and brother . To have lost brother ,son and grandson at such a young age is the deepest cut of all. Bonnie you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patty and Mike DiPuppo
Maureen Magee
September 8, 2007
My Sympathies to the Griffith Family on the death of Steven. He will be greatly missed. He was a smart and kind person, he made people laugh. Steven, you will live on in many memories and pictures long after your time on earth. Rest in Peace .
Richard Cooper
September 7, 2007
My first day of orientation in high school, I sat at a table by myself for lunch because I was so shy and overwhelmed. An upperclassman came over to me and said "Don't sit by yourself on your first day!" And he turned to a reddish-haired freshman sitting with a group at a nearby table and said (referring to me) "Mind if he joins you?" Of course, Steve welcomed me to that table with open arms.
Steve was more than my best friend during high school - he was my brother, and it wasn't often that you would see one of us without the other. Some teachers would literally stop me in the hallway at the Prep and say "Where's Mr. Griffith?" if we didn't happen to be walking to class together at the time. It was amazing to have such a dedicated friend. My Prep experience would have been completely different without him.
Though we lost contact in the years after the Prep, I am truly sad to hear of his passing, and wish to express my condolences to his family and friends who will all miss his warm smile and steadfast friendship.
Pat King SJP '99
September 7, 2007
Steve was one of my first friends at the Prep. We were in the same homeroom (1H, i think). I also had the pleasure of going on a Kairos retreat with Steve. To this day, I catch myself remembering and thinking about what a nice guy Steve was. He had a huge heart and he always saw the good in people. He was a true "Man for Others" in every respect.
I can only extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to Steve's friends and family during this difficult time. The world has lost a great friend, son, brother, and man. We need more Steve Griffiths. But I will never forget the one who held out his hand to me and offered his friendship.
My thoughts and prayers are and will be with Steve and his family now and forever. Rest in Peace Griff-Dawg.
Heather Thompson
September 7, 2007
Dear Judi,
I wanted to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son Steven. I was in your class at Notre Dame and remember your smile as so radient! It seems that from what I read of your dear son that he also had that wonderful smile and kind heart just like his mother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God will lift you up and give you the courage that you need in this most difficult time. God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Heather Wood Thompson NDA'71
Mary Pat Weitzmann-Muller
September 7, 2007
Judy and family,
My heart breaks for you and your family. If Steven was like his mother, I know he was exceptional.
You have all my love and prayers.
Tom McGlaughlin
September 7, 2007
I was in the Prep class of 1996. Steve was in my brother Dan's Kairos group, and Dan speaks very highly of him. I did not know Steve very well, but we are all saddened by this news. A true loss. I will be praying for Steve's mother in this time of grieving, and for Steve.
Dick Cooper
September 7, 2007
I am just shocked about Steve's passing, and have nothing but sympathy for his mother and family. I can still remember when Steve, my son Rich, and I would go over and play golf at Valley Forge - we used to have so much fun! I know Rich enjoyed Steve's friendship at the Prep - it was Steve who introduced our family to lacrosse, and ultimately resulted in John (my younger son) playing high school and college lax. Although I have not seen Steve in some time, I wish I had kept in touch.
Kathie Lanctot
September 7, 2007
Jud,
We are so sorry. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve was so well-loved by all of us, and he can't be thought of without remembering his wonderful smile and his incredible kindness. We love you both.
The Lanctot-McCunney Family
Lansdowne, PA
Joe and Joan Kadlec
September 7, 2007
We were fortunate to have met Steve through our son Joe while they were students at the Prep. We enjoyed his company at a few Flyers game and loved seeing him proudly wearing his team jersey. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends who we know will miss him tremendously. May he be at peace.
Michael Coury
September 7, 2007
Steve was a likeable and active young man during his days at The Prep. The remembrances by classmates Joe Kadlec and Joe Blaney are samplings of the positive impact he had on others. It was an honor for me to be their high school principal and Steve's Kairos retreat leader at The Prep. My condolences and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
Caryn Griffith
September 7, 2007
I remember many times as a child playing outside with Steven at our family visits. We both shared our red hair! It’s a good feeling to know Grandpa Ed is taking care of him now. All of Steven’s family and friends are in our prayers. I send my deepest condolences.
Janine Hochberg
September 7, 2007
I was lucky enough to get to know Steve at Widener. He had a wonderful grin that introduced his whole personality: bright, funny, and kind. He was committed to his family, to learning, and to his friends. He always, always took time to keep up, even when we weren't in classes together. My heart goes out to his family.
Susan Fitzgerald
September 6, 2007
We are all heartbroken over the loss of Steven in our family. We will always cherish the memories of the good times with Steven. His love of pancakes, chocolate milk and He-Man when he was little still makes us laugh. We find great comfort knowing he is with his gramps. We will love you forever Steven. Aunt Sue, Uncle Tim, Katelyn, JT and Nana
Lindsay Berman
September 6, 2007
Steve and I went to Widener together. He was always so sweet and funny. Making fun of teachers who called on us too many times. He was a bright shining star who always spoke of his love for his amazing mother. He would say how strong she was, and how much he admired her. My heart goes out to Steve's family and to Steve. Your smile will live on and please know how much you meant to all.
Joseph Kadlec
September 6, 2007
My condolences go out to Steve's family. Steve was a very good friend to me in high school, one of my best actually, and he will be greatly missed. He had a great heart and spirit that kept all of us in our first homeroom, 1H, at ease during our transition year, and throughout our four years at the Prep.
The Blaney Family
September 6, 2007
Judi and Family - We remember Steven as co-editor of the Prep year book. Joseph and he were such great partners. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the premature loss of such a wonderful son. We will remember you, your family and Steen in our prayers.
Scott & Jackie Griffith
September 6, 2007
May Steven be in the peaceful, loving arms of our Lord.
Joseph Blaney
September 6, 2007
I will always remember how kind and positive a kid Steve was ~ he always made me feel like I was special, like I was important, like I could do/be anything. I can remember Steve telling me at an alumni function this past year - "You would make a great President." One of the biggest parts of my years/experience at St. Joe's Prep was meeting, getting to know, and working with Steve on a variety of extracurricular activities. What a great guy; what a positive influence he had on my life during those years. My sincere condolences.
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