John Andrew Griffith
Born: Wed., Aug. 20, 1958
Died: Sun., Feb. 26, 2012
Funeral Mass
11:00 AM Thu., Mar. 01, 2012
Location: St. Jane Frances Church
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John Andrew Griffith, 53, a lifelong resident of Pasadena, died on February 26, 2012 at his home after suffering from Melanoma skin cancer for one and one half years.
He was born on August 20, 1958, in Baltimore, to Margherita and the late John Raight Griffith. He graduated from St. Jane Frances Elementary and Cardinal Gibbons High School, and worked for the G. W. Pope Wood Floors Company. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, Ravens and Orioles games, boating, fishing, crabbing and drinking beer.
He is preceded in death by his aunt Mary Hall.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 10 years: Linda Griffith; his brother Jim Griffith, of Burbank, CA; son Ryan Cleckley and his fiancée Amy Swiger, of Pasadena; daughter Elizabeth Fowler and her husband John, of York, PA; his mother in law and father in law, Faith and Henry Eichler; and his aunts and uncles Andrew and Eleanor Kohler, of Baltimore, and Tom and Lois Griffith, of Ocean Pines.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday March 1, 2012 at 11 AM in St. Jane Frances Church, Riviera Beach, with Monsignor Carl Cummings officiating. Those who wish may contribute to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate and you may express your condolences online here as well.
NOTE: The Maryland Gazette listed the time of Mass as 10 AM - this is incorrect - the correct time for the Mass is 11 AM.
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Kathie Raynor
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Posted Mon February 27, 2012
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Linda, Deepest sympathy to your family during this very difficult time, May god be with you in your time of need. John will be missed.
Wade & Kathie Raynor
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Connie Miller
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Posted Tue February 28, 2012
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I am so sorry to hear of Griff''s passing... my condolences to the families and to the lovely Linda... blessed be, Connie
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Teresa Beauchamp
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Posted Tue February 28, 2012
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Just wanted to express my sincere sympathy. I will remember Griff as being one of the most pleasant guys I ever knew - he always had a smile on his face and never failed to say hello when we would run into each other out and about. Thanks for being a good friend Griff and thanks also for hosting some great 4th of July parties! You will be missed.
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The Battaglia girls from Towson
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Posted Tue February 28, 2012
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Our group of "Towson Girls" have had many fun memories with "Griff & The Rivera Beach Boys" for over 30 years now. We will remember him from the good old days at the beach and many more good times with them. We will remember Griff with a smile & beer in hand!
Love to all!
Terri Battaglia-Calva & The Towson Girls
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Diane Bowles
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Posted Tue February 28, 2012
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Though I did not know John, my friend Barbara Radebaugh spoke of him often. I so sorry for everyone's loss, but so glad to hear that he is not suffering anymore! May he rest in Peace! Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family!
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Scott Berger
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Posted Wed February 29, 2012
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Linda,
I wish there were words or something I could do to take away your pain. I do know that John loved you very much and heaven is a better place today now that John is there. God bless you and all of John family and friends.
Scott
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Gene & Lunette Kovatch
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Posted Wed February 29, 2012
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Linda:
You have our prayers at this sad time. Will will keep him in our prayers and remember him always.
Aunt Lunette and Uncle Gene Kovatch
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Gary and Gina Dodrill
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Posted Wed February 29, 2012
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Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with Linda and family. We will miss John very much. He was a great friend for a very long, long time. We had a lot of great times together. The memories will always be close to our hearts.
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Doreen Lavallee
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Posted Wed February 29, 2012
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I am very sorry for your loss, Linda. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Warmly, Doreen
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Melody Kennedy
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Posted Thu March 01, 2012
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Linda my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Make sure you get a big hug from Faye and Jake for me since I cannot be there to hug you myself. I love you cuz and wish I could be there with you. God Bless
Love,
Melody
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Toni Potter, Jamie, Kosta & Kaile Mitsouras
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Posted Fri March 02, 2012
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Linda:
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. If there is anything we can do for you, just let us know.
Respectfully,
Toni, Jamie, Kosta & Kaile
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Larry Schillenberg Jr.
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Posted Thu May 31, 2012
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I am so sorry to here about Griff's passing, especially some 3 months after it happened. Griff was a very special person to all he met, with a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. We used to hang out at the bar next to the fire station, it was called Zekes than and we had a great time drinking our beer and shooting pool. Griff you will be greatly missed by your friends and family. My sincerest condolences to his family. Rest in peace John and be with the Lord.
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