Robert H. “Griff” Griffith, 74, formerly of Kennett Square, died
Tuesday Dec. 20, at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hospice. He
was the husband of the late Virginia Tuel Griffith who died in 2010 and with
whom he shared 44 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late John Hammond and
Bertha (Mann) Griffith.
He was a 1955 graduate of Kennett High School. He served our
country in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1961 traveling to many
destinations including Alaska. He was employed by Delmarva Power and Light
until his retirement. He was a
member of the Kennett VFW where he participated in the dart and shuffleboard
leagues. He was also a member of
the American Legion in Kennett and the Thunderhill Gun Club in Potter County
where he was the son of one of the original founders. He enjoyed deer season
and Labor Day weekends up there. Robert was a Phillies and Eagles fan, but most
of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and great grandson. He never missed watching his grandsons
play baseball.
Survivors include one daughter, Karen M Custis and her husband
Gary of Lincoln University; two sisters, Patricia Brittingham of Oxford, and
Mary Alice Melton of Kennett Square;
two grandsons, Jason Griffith and Paul Michael Boris; two step
grandsons, Justin and Jeff Custis; a great grandson, Gavin Griffith and many
nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by
a sister Helen Griffith Collins.
A special thank you to Jane Dunn who cared for him while he
lived at home, as well as the hospice nurses in his final days.
You are invited to visit with Robert’s family from 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday Dec. 28, and from 10-11 a.m. Thursday Dec. 29 at the Kuzo &
Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA
19348. A ceremony celebrating his
life will be at 11Am on Thursday. Interment will be in Unionville Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made
to the Department of Veterans Affairs (In memo list “Hospice”) C/O Department
of Veterans Affairs 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd. Coatesville, PA 19320, Attention:
P. O’Rourke or the Kennett VFW Post 5467, P.O. Box 126, Kennett Square, PA
19348. To send an online
condolence, please visit www.griecocares.com
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