John J. Griffin
retired proprietor of Holbrow’s Flowers, Dorchester, after a long illness, March 6, 2010.
Born in Boston, he was raised in Milton, graduate of Milton High School, Class of 1957. John played football with the Milton Shamrocks. Mr. Griffin and his wife sold the flower shop in 2004. John was one of the founders of The 373 Group.
Husband of Laura (Holbrow) Griffin. Father of Katie Griffin of Medford, Amy Lenane of Milton, John P. Griffin of Winchester and Richard H. Griffin of Cohasset. Brother of Dennis F. Griffin of Hingham. John is also survived by seven grandchildren, Emily and John M. Lenane of Milton, Henry, William and Olivia Griffin of Cohasset and Ryan and Sophia Griffin of Winchester.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton, Thursday, March 11 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, MILTON, Wednesday, 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
Guestbook Entries
Mrs. Griffin, Katie, Amy, John & Rich – I’m so very sorry to hear the news about Mr. Griffin.
Please know you are all very much in my thoughts and prayers.
– John Gilboy
It was always a great pleasure working with John either professionally when I was the director of the Mulry Funeral Homes or working for the development of the St. Mark’s Merchant’s Association. He was genuine, insightful, & always a supporter of what would ultimately help the community.
So sorry to hear about the death of John. We went to Milton High with John. He was a great fellow, with a great personality.
regards
jim and diane
To the Griffin Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. John was always a strong presence and support in the parish-community work at St. Mark’s. Many an afternoon was spent in the flower shop talking with him and listening to his remembrances of the past and hopes for the present-future for his family, friends, and the parish. May God’s peace be felt as you mourn his loss and celebrate his life.
Sincerely,
Andrea Sheppard Lomba