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James Griffin Obituary

GRIFFIN, JAMES W. SR. (Capt., R.I.S.P., Ret.) 85, passed away Friday May 1, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Marie A. (Gervasio) Griffin for 59 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late James A. and Emma (Shea) Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a R.I. State Trooper for 25 years, rising to the rank of Captain before retiring in 1978. He lived in Cumberland before moving to North Scituate in 1960. He was an Air Force veteran and ran two Boston marathons, the Ocean State marathon and played baseball and basketball as a youth. He was a 1947 graduate of St. Raphael Academy and was on the Allstate basketball team. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son James W. Griffin, Jr. of North Scituate; grandchildren Alexandra and Madison Griffin. He was the brother of Norman Griffin and the late Joan Patricio, Donald and Raymond Griffin. His funeral will be held Wednesday May 6, 2015 at 8:45am from the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Pike (Rt.44) Greenville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Joseph Church, Danielson Pike, North Scituate. Visitation Tuesday 5-8pm. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery. Information and Condolences, TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on May 3, 2015.

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John & Gloria Ney, St Augustine, FL

April 27, 2023

Thinking about you on Jim´s anniversary!

John and Gloria Ney

April 27, 2022

Remembering Jim on the anniversary of his passing, he was a wonderful friend and will be forever in our hearts!

Gianna Lorraine Jordan

May 6, 2015

I , Remembered Jimmy Loved My Uncle Roland Sr's Mexican Cooking & Sports ... & He Also Came 2 My Birthday Party When I Was 4 Years Old & He Gave Me A Howdy Doody Lunch Box & I Cant Imagine The Memories Ive Still Got With Me Today ?? So , Go Be With God ??? Sir Jimmy Matthew 26:44 ....

Nicky Croce

May 6, 2015

Jim, sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad please accept my condolences. Nicky Croce

May 6, 2015

Mrs. Griffin and family, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Jimmy was a dear friend of our dad (Jimmy Scotti) many years ago.

We remember Jimmy well from our childhood years; he often visited our home to say hello and to share a dish of pasta with our parents. He loved mom's Italian cooking and he always seemed to enjoy the noise & confusion of our large family. So too do I remember Jimmy having a permanent smile along with a genuine and heartwarming personality.

May he rest in peace and may you hold dear all the memories of your loved one.

The Scotti Family

May 5, 2015

Dear Jim, I was so sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was such a wonderful man, I remember him always running and playing basketball in the street with you and some of the other guys. He was a positive influence and well respected among the neighbors and kids. I know you and your Mom will miss him very much. My condolences to you and your family.
Kathy Travisono (Bilodeau)

Andrew Joshua Lawless Sr

May 4, 2015

I , Remembered When My Great Grandfather Devon Went 2 St. Raphaels Academy He , Was The Graduating Class Of 1974 ... & He , Played Football With Jimmy & Took Police Officers Lessons When He Was 15 Years Old ?? So , Adios Amigos My Big Brother ... Jimmy Samuel 9:19 !!!!!

May 4, 2015

Jimmy and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kathy (Hawes) Farnum and family xo

May 4, 2015

Jim
Sorry to read of your dad's passing. Please accept my condolences.

Ray Bruzzese

John & Gloria Ney

May 3, 2015

Dear Marie, so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. John and I send our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 3, 2015

HI MARIE, SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT JIM"S PASSING. PLEASE
ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY..COUSIN ORLANDO
SAVASTANO

Edna Micheletti

May 3, 2015

Dear Marie and Jim:
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I have so many happy and funny memories of our times together up North and I pray that God gives you strength to bear your grief.

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