George H. Griggs

George H. Griggs obituary, Kearny, NJ

George H. Griggs

George Griggs Obituary

Published by Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home on Dec. 30, 2010.
Mr. George H. Griggs, 79, passed away on Thursday December 30, 2010 in the St. Michael's Medical Center, Newark. Mr. Griggs was born in Orange and lived in North Arlington before moving to Kearny 30 years ago. He was employed as Tool and Dye maker at Worthington Pump in Harrison for 15 years. He retired in 1993. Prior he worked in the same capacity for Westinghouse in Newark for several years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. George was the beloved father of Susan M. Consalvo and her husband Bernie, Jr., Thomas G. and his wife Marie (Kearney) and Michael F. and his wife Dana (Williams). He was the grandfather of Brittany, Brandan, "Little B", Danielle, Michael, Jr., Sean, Olivia, Thomas Jr., and Jillian. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of George H. Griggs. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.

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