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William J. Griffin Jr.

1949 - 2022

BORN

1949

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Volpe Funeral Home

707 W Germantown Pk

Norristown, Pennsylvania

William Griffin Obituary

Name: Viewing for William J. Griffin Jr.
Start: 2022-01-10T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-01-11T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Holy Saviour Church

William J. Griffin Jr. - “Bill” - passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He was 72. He was born in Philadelphia on August 29, 1949 to the late William J. and Josephine (Tolve) Griffin Sr., grew up in Roslyn, PA, and attended St. John of the Cross Grade School and Bishop McDevitt High School (‘67). Bill served six years in the United States Army National Guard with a honorable discharge. Bill was currently active as a Board of Director of the Commercial Club, the MSS Society, and Pope John Paul II High School, as well as a member of Holy Saviour church. Bill was an entrepreneur who founded, owned, and operated, as President, his business - Griffin and Griffin Financial Services. He always considered himself blessed to have had the opportunity to mentor and work with his son B.J. Above all, Bill was extremely proud of his family. He loved being a husband, being an active dad that was involved in his children’s lives, and was obsessed with his grandchildren. Never missing a soccer match, basketball or baseball game, track meet, Kung Fu tournament, dance recital, Boy Scouts, or a show, Bill “Pop” was the #1 fan. Bill is survived by his beloved wife Eleanor (Bono) Griffin; children: William “B.J.” (Lisa) Griffin III, Marusia (Joseph) Lynn, and Patrick (Jaclyn) Griffin; two sisters: CarolAnn Gleason and Sandra Woodland; fraternity brother and best friend William “Buff” Meneely; predeceased by two sisters: Deborah Gisondi and Carmela Griffin; and ten grandchildren: John Brocagh, Joseph Griffin, Will IV, Eleanore, Emily, Coco, Bradman, Alexander, Stephen, & Lucy. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday evening January 10 from 6 to 8 PM and Tuesday from 9 to 9:45AM at the Holy Saviour Church 407 E. Main St., Norristown. Funeral mass will follow Tuesday at 10 AM. Burial will be in St. Patrick cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to “The Gift Of Life” in Bill’s honor. Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Volpe Funeral home. Volpefh.com

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Published by The Times Herald from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2022.

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Anne Duncan

January 20, 2022

I am sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Bill through our partnership with the Keystone Insurers Group. My sympathy to the family and the work family for their loss. Anne Duncan

Margaret Hunter Weaver, BMCD 1967

January 19, 2022

So happy to have had the opportunity to speak with Bill at our 50th McDevitt reunion. Rest In Peace Bill.

Lex and Shirl

January 13, 2022

We were blessed to have Bill in our family. He will be missed.
We Love you and are here for you.

Bill and Marie Kirkpatrick

January 13, 2022

Eleanor, please accept our most sincere condolences. I knew Bill as a fellow Rotarian and always held him in the highest esteem as a very friendly and professional person. Simply put, he was a very nice human being and it was a pleasure to have known Bill.

Ginny Nevedale

January 11, 2022

Dear Eleanor,
We were neighbors for years and our daughters went to school together. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.

Palma Mauceri and Family

January 11, 2022

We are so sorry to hear about Bill. May he RIP.

Michael Toth

January 10, 2022

Charlie Hood introduced me to Bill many years ago. I enjoyed serving with Bill in the Triangle Club of Montgomery County. Bill was always generous with his time, knowledge and finances to help the high school students of Montgomery County. He will be missed.

Colleen J Bailey

January 10, 2022

Our deepest condolences to Eleanor, BJ, Marusia, Patrick and all their families at this time. Bill was such an honorable and kind man with a beautiful smile who loved his family. Our hearts are broken at this loss.

Dave and Diane Sereny

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Mike & Lucy Ciccaglione, Calgary, Alberta

January 9, 2022

It was a pleasure to meet Bill when a few years ago you vacationed Western Canada and came to see us.
So sorry he was taken away too soon from his lovely family.
Our prayers and sympathies are with all of you.
May he rest in the peace of Christ.

Mary Lou Barron

January 9, 2022

Dear Eleanor,
Bill was truly an incredible soul, full of strength, love, and much more. Our deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss.

Donna Mescall

January 8, 2022

The world is a little less shiny without his twinkling eyes and infectious smile. A kinder soul will be hard to find. A scotch sits in honor, Bill, you are greatly missed. Love to all the family - he loved you all so very much.

Sister Judy Trumbore, IHM

January 8, 2022

So very sorry to receive this news. Please know that all of you are in my prayers.

Don and Patti Belles

January 8, 2022

Dearest Eleanor, We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful human being. May peace and comfort be with all of the Griffins.

Father Ralph Chieffo

January 7, 2022

Bill blessed and inspired all with his compassionate heart and joyful spirit which empowered us to become stronger in our faith, family and friendships. Grateful to Eleanor and family for sharing an amazing husband, model Dad and treasured friend who did his best so God could do the rest. Love and prayers,
Father Ralph xoxo

Cousin Valerie

January 7, 2022

My deepest condolences to Eleanor, BJ, Marusia, Patrick and their families. I'll always remember how cool I thought I was when Bill took Eleanor and I to school when they were both teachers. Their song while I sat in the back seat and having to keep the secret of their engagement at school. Will cherish those memories always.

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