Howard Griffin

Obituary of Howard L. Griffin

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Howard L. Griffin, 76, of Goshen, NY, peacefully passed away on January 19, 2025, surrounded by his family at his son's home in West Greenwich, RI. Born on June 3, 1948, in Port Jervis, NY, Howard was the son of Francis and Frances Griffin. He graduated from Paul Smith's College before proudly serving in the United States Coast Guard from 1969 to 1973. Howard spent 51 years as a civil engineer with the Orange County Department of Public Works in Goshen, NY, where he designed over 70 bridges and worked on nearly 100 throughout the region before retiring in 2020. Howard's greatest passions included his late wife, Carole, his family, the beach (especially Rehoboth Beach, DE), cranes, lighthouses, and woodworking. Even up to the weeks before his passing, he especially loved spending time in his workshop, crafting custom projects for his granddaughter's endless requests. He is survived by his son, Scott Griffin, and daughter-in-law, Charlene, of Rhode Island; his granddaughter, Lacey, and her fiancé, Mark Panetta, of Connecticut; as well as a large extended family and many close friends who will deeply miss him. An open visitation will be held at Donovan Funeral Home, 82 S. Church St., Goshen, NY, on February 1, 2025, from 10am-12pm immediately followed by a brief on site service, where we look forward to seeing many of Howard's friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to The Simsbury Community Band at https://www.simsburyband.org/donors--how-to-donate.html or to HopeHealth of Rhode Island at https://www.hopehealthco.org/ways-to-give/donatenow/donate-to-hopehealth-hospice-palliative-care/. Arrangements are under the care of Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., Goshen. To leave a condolence, please visit www.donovanfunerals.com.
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February

Memorial Visitation at Funeral Home

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Donovan Funeral Home, Inc
82 South Church Street
Goshen, New York, United States
Saturday
1
February

Funeral Service

12:00 pm
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Donovan Funeral Home
82 S. Church Street
Goshen, New York, United States
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