Thomas Joseph Griffin

Thomas Joseph Griffin obituary, San Diego, CA

Thomas Joseph Griffin

Thomas Griffin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bravo Family Mortuary on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Griffin, Thomas J., 74, of San Diego, California, formerly of Buffalo, New York, passed
away on March 31, 2025.
Tom is the beloved son of the late James and Florence (Rorick) Griffin. He is survived
by his five siblings, James (Sue) Griffin of Westlake, FL; Mary (Michael) Fox of
Syracuse, NY; Rose (Richard) Shehan of Fruita, CO; Vince (Cherie) Griffin of
Williamsville, NY; and Susan (Michael) Anders of Williamsville, NY. Tom is also survived
by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tom graduated from the University at Buffalo in 1972 and continued on to receive his
MBA in 1980. He began his banking career in Buffalo at Marine Midland Bank (and
HSBC) and moved to San Diego, CA where he worked for Union Bank for several
years.
Tom quickly decided that he enjoyed working on his tennis game in sunny San Diego
rather than shoveling snow in Buffalo. He loved watching sports, especially the
Chargers and catching the highlights of the Buffalo Bills games.
No prior visitation. A private memorial will be held for the immediate family.
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