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R. James Griffin

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CLOSED-J.F. Rice Funeral Home

150 Main St.

Johnson City, New York

R. Griffin Obituary

R. James Griffin

Johnson City - R. James Griffin,of Johnson City, 79, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2018. Jim was predeceased by his first wife Rosalie and grandson Christopher Carroll. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Beverly; daughter Lori (Tom) Micha,sons Bill (Heidi) Carroll, Bob (Kim) Carroll, Michael Carroll, and Rick (Michelle) Carroll. Grandchildren Jamie(Dan), Jessica (Darian), Billie Jo (Mike), Sean, Cameron, Katrina, Crysta, Amanda and Kylie & 4 great-grandchildren, many treasured nieces and nephews. Also survived by special cousins Jan and Dave Lutsic and family. Jim was a devoted member of St. James Church where he served as a past Parish Counsel President, head usher and as chairman of the Hope Appeal for many years. Jim was a dedicated employee of Sears for 35 years and has served as President of the Retiree Club for many years. Jim and Bev loved to travel and had the opportunity to visit Ireland during their wonderful 12 years together. Jim loved to read, was an incredible history buff and loved spending time visiting with his family and friends. Jim was a life-long fan of the Boston Red Sox and N.E. Patriots. A Funeral Mass will be OfferedThursday 9:30 AM at St. James Church 131 Main Street, Johnson City, New York. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc. 150 Main Street Johnson City, Wednesday from 3-6 PM.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Feb. 12 to Feb. 14, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for R. Griffin

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24 Entries

Joe & Mary Keane

February 18, 2018

Dear Bev, Lori and family,
We were shocked and saddened to learn today of Jim's passing. Jim was such a kind gentleman whose big heart and wonderful story-telling will always be remembered and loved. Love and prayers to all.

February 18, 2018

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

John Feldman

February 14, 2018

Rest in peace my friend. I'll never forget our days as altar boys at Saint Marys Church on Court Street in Binghamton. I've always felt that you would surely go to heaven some day. Now you will make it a better place as you have always everywhere you've been. God Bless your soul....i will miss you Mr. Giffin.....MY FRIEND.

Karen Mikolasko

February 14, 2018

Bev & family,

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I didn't know him, but I do know that he is well loved by family and friends. Keeping him and all of you in my prayers.

With love, Karen

February 14, 2018

Sorry to read about Jim's passing. We go all the way back to St. Mary's School . Sister Agnes Claire and Father Sinnet. The big thing between us was the fact that he was a Red Sox fan and I was a Dodger fan. Between us there was plenty of suffering at the hands of the Yankees. Glad he got his do being a Patriot fan. Still waiting for my Bears to make that kind of a run. Anyway, my prayers to all of his family and my he rest in peace with the Lord.

Bob and Barbara DeJohn
Conway S,C.

Janet Oneill

February 14, 2018

I'm so sorry to see that your father has passed away. My deepest sympathy to all of you as you move on knowing that you have such a special angel looking over all of you.
Peace be with you all.
Janet, Trevor, Mary Frances Oneill

Shirely Dino Okoniewski

February 13, 2018

My deepest sympathy to Jims family on their loss. I haven't seen him in a long time, other then in Church but I remember him well. RIP Jim. and too the family you'll always have those wonderful memories.

February 13, 2018

To the family of James Griffin:

I have know Jim since our days a St. Mary's School on Fayette Street. We graduated together with the Class of 1952 and over the years had many class reunions. As many have said , Jim always had a smile on his face and was a gracious and loving person. He is the epitome of how a Christian life should be lad. we are so sorry for your loss.

Tony and Anne (De Marco) Scott

Dorothy Decker

February 12, 2018

Dear Lori - My thoughts & prayers are with you - your Dad was a gem of a man - a beautiful Irishman. Always thought the world of him. My Bill loved him - yrs ago in JC when Bill was little he would run across he room to find Jim - he was always his favorite uncle.
Love, Dottie

Danielle Haines

February 12, 2018

Words can not express my feeling for you during this time of grief but know that I am here if you need and hug or an ear to isten or a shoulder to cry on. My God blass you with strength and an unwavering faith in him. Rest In Peace dear grandpa Jim and may perpetual light shine upon you. Aman.

Shane ,Liz Foster

February 12, 2018

So sorry for your loss .Jim always was so kind and sweet to me when ever I came to visit he will truly be missed by all who ever met him ,hes a angle now watching over all.

February 12, 2018

Very sad to hear the passing of Jim. I have known him all my life since I was born and stayed at my Aunts and Uncles house Gerry and Frank Rowe across the street from Jim on Mass Ave. I would always hear my Uncle Frank yell over to Jim.."How long Jim"?..He would respond.."Not long Frank"...I used to get a kick out of that. He always had a smile and a big hello whenever I ran into him. May he rest in Peace... my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family.

Theresa Haines

February 12, 2018

Bev, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved Jim. May the Lord's angels carry him to paradise and may the happy memories the two of you shared sustain and comfort you at this time. Sincerely, Theresa Haines from St. James Parish.

Gary DiNardo

February 12, 2018

Bev, Lori and family-

Jim was my friend and neighbor. I will miss him.
RIP Jim

ron Merrill

February 12, 2018

I never knew Jim, but my Dad(deceased), thought a lot of Jim and looked on Him as a good friend.

Heather Guido

February 12, 2018

Beverly & family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I'm truly sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I will remember Jim fondly and may he rest in peace. God bless.

Michael Caruso

February 12, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the entire Griffin and Carroll families. I will miss Jim in many ways especially all the conversations we have had in my Barber Shop. Jim was very good to me as my boss at Sears and I will never forget him. RIP Jim. Mike Caruso

Tim & Julie Carson

February 12, 2018

Lori and family,

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Jim was a great guy who always had a smile and a wave.

Sue Vroman

February 12, 2018

I knew Jim from his many years of coming to Hilltop to lead the Rosary Group...He was a wonderful man and I always enjoyed seeing and talking to him, as did our residents. Rest well, good and faithful servant!

Terri Ernoult

February 12, 2018

Dear Aunt Bev and Lori and Tom and girls,
Uncle Jim was one of my favorite people in the world. He helped and encouraged me during my greatest need when i was taking care of my own Dad. I enjoyed our frequent phone calls with him and Bev. I always felt uplifted after them. He had a way of making every person feel special. He always told us DeLong kids how he remembered us as babies. Aunt Bev you and Uncle Jim were a sweet and loving couple. I will miss him greatly but know that you are in my heart as well and Lori you are in my heart as well also.
May your coming days treat you tenderly during this most sad of times. With all my love to you all.

Diane&Gene White

February 12, 2018

Dear Bev ,Lori and family,
My heart goes out to you all, as I know what a wonderful man you have lost. Jim was a great friend, boss and human being. Always so upbeat and smiling. I will forever remember our friendship and the wonderful times , (even when we were doing inventory climbing shelving in the back room). He made it possible for us to have a funeral luncheon for my mother at St. James when her own church couldn't. All I had to do was call him and he took care of it all! Fly high my special friend and say "hey" (southern "hello") to the Lord for me! Til we meet again Jim..Love ya Diane and Gene

February 12, 2018

TO THE FAMILY OF JIM GRIFFIN,
SO SORRY TOO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF JIM. MY HUSBAND DUANE AND MYSELF LORI BARTON WORKED WITH JIM AT THE SEARS STORE ON COURT STREET. JIM WAS A GREAT GUY VERY FRIENDLY AND A JOY TOO WORK WITH. MAY HE RIP

Richard Hatch

February 12, 2018

Dear Bev, Lori, Jan & Dave & Family, I was so shocked and saddened to learn of Jim's passing. Although I never had the good fortune of working for Jim at Sears, I worked there with him for 10 years, long ago. He was always so kind & friendly to me over the years. In the last few yrs. it was so nice of Jim & Bev to invite me to the Sears retirement lunches. It has meant so much to be included in these. I will miss Jim very much. The world was a better place with him in it. My Sincere Sympathy & Love to all of you.....Rick Hatch

Leanne Coolbaugh

February 11, 2018

Dear Bev, Lori, Jan and family,

I am so sorry to hear about Jim. He was a wonderful boss, a dear friend and a good man. He left us all with many memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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