Mr. Griffin, 81, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Old Bridge and Spotswood, died Dec. 4, 2008, in Venice. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Dorothy Jean and Kathleen; and a son, James. Surviving are two sons, Jack of Milltown and Gary of Manchester; his companion, Erika Burns; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Griffin; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Monroe. Interment was in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Monroe. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, LittleAlbany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903.