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William J. Griffin

Male 1929 - 2012  (82 years)


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  1. 1.  William J. Griffin was born 3 Nov 1929, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA; died 11 Oct 2012, Port Saint Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida, USA; was buried , Forest Hills Memorial Park and Mausoleum Palm City, Martin County, Florida, USA.

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    GRIFFIN, William J. Died on October 11, 2012, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 3, 1929 to Veronica and William Griffin in Medfield, MA. Graduated from Medfield High School and MA State Police Academy. Joined the U.S. Navy in 1948, served as a Medical Corpsman on the U.S. Midway during the Korean War. Upon discharge, he worked for General Motors, Framingham, MA, as Material Coordinator. Joined the Medfield Police Department in 1958 until moving to Palm Beach County, FL and joined the Riviera Beach Police Department in 1968. He worked his way up the ranks to Captain, Chief of Detective Division, along the way receiving many awards, including Policeman of the Year. He retired in 1988 at 58 years old, moved to Jensen Beach, St. Lucie County and soon he decided retirement was not for him so he joined the St. Lucie Sheriff's Office and worked as a Bailiff at the Courthouse in Ft. Pierce for seven years. On December 19, 1954, Bill met his wife Joan (Barker) and they were married on Nov. 19, 1955, at Sacred Heart Church, Weymouth, MA. Built their home in Medfield and brought up five beautiful children, before moving to Florida. Bill attends Mass at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, and is a volunteer for the Project Mother Teresa. He is a member of the Korean War Veterans, Chapter 106; Fraternal Order of Police, Treasure Coast Lodge #41; and for 15 years was a member of the PGA Country Club where he enjoyed a good game of golf with his many friends. Bill leaves behind his loving Bride of 57 years, five children, Diane (Gary) Muller, Patty (Rick) Dent, Sheila Griffin, William Griffin, Jr. (Paige), and Charles Griffin, seven grandchildren, Brian, Melissa, and Mark Muller, Kelly and Katie Dent, William Griffin III "Joey", and Sara Griffin, along with his sister, Margaret O'Grady in MA, and many nieces and nephews. He will always be remembered for his Irish wit and service to others by all his friends and neighbors. Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm, Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at Forest Hills-Byrd, Young & Prill Funeral Home in PORT ST. LUCIE, FL. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 3:00 pm, Thursday, October 18, 2012, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in St. Lucie West, FL. Inurnment will take place at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Palm City, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice or St. Bernadette Catholic Church Building Fund.


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    William married Joan Barker [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Diane Griffin  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Sheila Griffin  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. William Joseph Griffin, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Charles Griffin  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Patricia Griffin  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Diane Griffin Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Diane married Gary Muller. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Brian Muller  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Melissa Muller  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 9. Mark Muller  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Sheila Griffin Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  3. 4.  William Joseph Griffin, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    William married Paige Henning. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. William Joseph Griffin, III  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Sara Griffin  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Charles Griffin Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  5. 6.  Patricia Griffin Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Patricia married Rick Dent. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Kelly Dent  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. Katie Dent  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Brian Muller Descendancy chart to this point (2.Diane2, 1.William1)

    Brian married Ali Freeman [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Brooks Thomas Muller  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 8.  Melissa Muller Descendancy chart to this point (2.Diane2, 1.William1)

  3. 9.  Mark Muller Descendancy chart to this point (2.Diane2, 1.William1)

  4. 10.  William Joseph Griffin, III Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.William1)

  5. 11.  Sara Griffin Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.William1)

  6. 12.  Kelly Dent Descendancy chart to this point (6.Patricia2, 1.William1)

  7. 13.  Katie Dent Descendancy chart to this point (6.Patricia2, 1.William1)


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Brooks Thomas Muller Descendancy chart to this point (7.Brian3, 2.Diane2, 1.William1)


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