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James Griffiths Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 4, 2012.

GRIFFITHS, James A. of Scituate, passed away on December 3, 2012, at the age of 86.

James was born in Bergenfield, NJ. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the V12 program, attending Princeton University, Williams College and graduating from Brown University in 1949. He earned an MBA in investments from NYU in 1957. He was a member of American Legion Post 144, Scituate. Retired President of Commercial Union Asset Management Corp, and retired Investment Committee Chairman of Joint Underwriters (JUA).

Beloved husband of 63 years to Edith (Burton). Father of Kathleen G. King and her husband William, Janet G. Travers and her husband Richard all of Scituate, and James F. of Manhattan Beach, CA. Grandfather of Jenna Griffiths, Meghan King-White, Bridget and Brian King, Ricky, Jeff and Maggie Travers. Great-grandfather of Colin James King-White.

Funeral from the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd, Scituate on Friday, December 7th at 9AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Nativity Church, Scituate at 10AM. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4-8PM. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Scituate.

In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made in memory of James to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Dr., Rockland, MA 02370.

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December 18, 2012

Jayne Walker

Kathy,Janet,Jim,Edie:
My thoughts are with all of you at time time. Jim was a good friend and a great guy I alway look forward to seeing Jim and Edie at pine point or in marco.With love Jayne

December 17, 2012

JAN & CARL DE RISEIS

Edith & Family:
We extend to you our "Deep & Heartfelt Sympathy"!!
With Love & Prayers....!!

December 7, 2012

Erin Wiater

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember the great time Meg and I had visting DeeDee and Pop in Florida when we were in college. You are all in my prayers. Love, Erin Wiater

December 7, 2012

Douglas Shepherd

Janet, Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. my thoughts are with you and your family.
Doug

December 6, 2012

Our prayers and fond memories are with you all-Jacque,John and family

December 6, 2012

Dorothy Moran Murphy

Edie and family:
My sincere condolences to you at this heartbreaking loss of such a fine man. You are in my prayers. May the great memories you have and God's grace support you.

December 6, 2012

Debbie&Paul Lombardo

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

December 6, 2012

Gerry Hayden

Jimmy and the entire Griffiths family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all on the loss of your father. Love does live on.

December 5, 2012

Dear Eddie and family
We are so sorry to hear about Jim. We will never forget our fun trip to Australia and beyond.Jim was such a easy going guy, always ready to go along with everybody else.Lately, meeting Jim annd you at the supermarket, we always stopped to catch up on everything and usually blocked the isle while doing it. Just a great guy. We will miss him.
Dot and Dick Bresnahan

December 5, 2012

Shelley Sarsfield

Although we were not fortunate enough to know Mr. Griffiths personally, we have gotten to know and appreciate Jenna for the lovely, caring young woman she is.. and we are certain she comes from a family which has provided her with wonderful values. We send heartfelt condolences on your loss. Shelley and Neil Sarsfield (Jon Leiberman's parents)

December 5, 2012

Beverly RN

A true gentleman and already much missed by the staff at DaVita. They don't make them like him anymore, courteous, kind and with impeccable manners. I really enjoyed taking care of Mr. Griffiths.
May he rest in peace.

December 5, 2012

Arnold Mills

Dear Edith, We have fond memories of the Vernon Road originals. Our thoughts an prayers are with you and your family at this time. Arnold an susan Mills

December 5, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.

The Leiberman Family

December 5, 2012

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time, we are very sorry for your loss.

The Dolman Family

December 5, 2012

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

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