Thomas G. Griffin Jr.

Thomas G. Griffin, Jr. passed away peacefully on the morning of February 28th, 2006. Tom and his always present wife Clare Helen (Holveck) Griffin were longtime residents of the Pittsburgh, PA area and later Seabrook Island, SC. Since September 2003 they have resided at Heron Point in Chestertown, MD. The cornerstone of Tom’s life was set on October 6, 1945 in Upper Montclair, New Jersey when he and Clare were married. They met at St Phillip’s Grade School and graduated from Crafton High School in 1939. For over 60 years of marriage, the team of Tom and Clare presented a picture of grace, poise and sturdy family values. Forged with humor, love and dialogue they created the team of Tom and Clare. Tom started working at Union Electric Steel Corporation in Carnegie, PA, after high school graduation. He joined the United States Navy in 1942 and was selected for the Navy’s V-12 program, which provided Tom the opportunity to begin his studies in metallurgical engineering. After World War II he completed his degree at the University of Pittsburgh ‘47. His 44 years in the steel industry were almost exclusively at Union Electric. He retired from Union Electric in 1983 as Vice President of Production. Tom and Clare’s eldest son, Thomas, of Annapolis, MD, passed away in February 2005. His wife Joanne Bachelor Griffin and children, Rachel and Tommy were a presence during Tom’s final days. Tom’s younger brother Patrick preceded him in death. Patrick’s wife Frances and sons Patrick, Michael and Dan are long time residents of the Pittsburgh area. Tom is survived by his loving, supportive and strong wife Clare; children Bill (partner, Barbara Hollister) of Dune Acres, IN; Susan (husband, Byron Sandford) of Washington, DC; Jeanne (husband, Don Ebenritter) of Belfair, WA; and John (wife, Jane Detmer Griffin, and daughters Lindsay and Lauren) of Wallingford, PA. All the family was present during Tom’s final hours. A memorial service will be held in Heron Point''s Wesley Hall on March 21, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Heron Point Benevolent Fund, Chestertown, MD 21620 or The Alzheimer’s Association, 850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, Maryland 21093.

Thomas G. Griffin Jr.

February 28, 2006