GRIFFIN, Frank 87, of Clearwater, FL passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2015.
Frank was born in Medford, Massachusetts on October 30, 1929, to Frank and Elizabeth (Betty) Griffin.
Frank was a big man with a big heart and even bigger personality. Some of his escapades are legendary and he will be remembered by many for his kindness and generosity. He married Barbara Murray, the love of his life in December of 1947. Barbara preceded him in death in 2002. He is survived by his two daughters, Patti Griffin of Clearwater, FL, and Donna Griffin Flynn (Jack) of Newport, RI; his three grandsons: Griffin Flynn (Lauren) of Newport, RI; Sean Flynn (Marjorie) of Fairfield, CT, and Jake Flynn of Orlando, FL. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Jack and Isabelle.
For forty years, Frank owned and operated Church Street Hardware in Wilmington, Massachusetts. He was a popular figure at the store and many came to visit at all hours!! His Friday night poker games in the cellar of the store were very entertaining to all who attended. He was a lover of life, books, and Lawrence Welk.
Frank was a former Commander of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He loved the ocean and boats. He was a member of the Lions’ Club, The Knights of Columbus, and the Elks in Massachusetts as well as Florida. He was also a member of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church for many years.
There will be a celebration of Frank’s life on Monday, August 17, 2015 at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, 2853 Sunset Point Road, CLEARWATER at 3 pm. A small reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation, www.woundedwarriorprogect.org/donate.aspx.
A graveside service and reception will be held at a later date in Wildwood Cemetery in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Please visit http://www.sylvanabbey.com for photo gallery and to send condolences.
(NOTE: The above obituary is from Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home via Legacy.com.)
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