John Vincent Griffin

1947 - 2021

John Vincent Griffin, 74, of Wrentham, MA, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of Donna (Godfrey) Griffin. They were married in May 1972.

Born in Boston on March 31, 1947, son of the late Hilary and Louise (Hasenfuss) Griffin. John was a graduate of Mission High School and earned a BSBA degree from Northeastern University.

John went on to earn an MBA from Suffolk University. John worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island for 30 years and became Director of Medicare.

After retirement, John kept working as a driver for the local Gatra Bus. John was an avid walker and on his daily walks enjoyed meeting friends and neighbors along the way. He always had something new to share with Donna. He enjoyed vacationing in Maine and loved the ocean. He was a big football fan and especially enjoyed cheering on the Patriots. He enjoyed car shows with his sons. John coached youth soccer when his sons were in the program. He was a member of the Saint Vincent De Paul Society at St. Mary's Wrentham for many years. He will be remembered for his gentle ways and his kindness.

John is survived by three devoted sons, Michael Griffin and wife Molly of Cape Elizabeth, ME, Daniel Griffin and his wife Keely of Cumberland, RI, and Andrew Griffin and wife Kareena of Foxboro, MA. His great joy was spending time with his family. He was the cherished grandfather of Benjamin, Henry, Jude, Annie, Izzy, Rory, Maggie and June. He was the dear brother of Joe and his wife Diane, Louise and her husband Neil, Jim and his husband Rick, Kathy and her husband Chuck and was predeceased by his sister Margie. He was the loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, October 4th from 4-7PM in the RJ Ross Funeral Home, 135 South Street, Wrentham. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 5th at 10:30 AM in the RJ Ross Funeral Home, 135 South St Wrentham. Burial at Wrentham Center to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Dana Farber; danafarber.org

An online guestbook may be found at: rjrossfuneralhomeinc.com