Clarence H. "Pal" Griffy
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Clarence H. "Pal" Griffy, 79, of West Caln Township, passed away on Monday, December 5th, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Peterson) Griffy, with whom he shared 14 years of marriage.
Born in Gumtree, he was the son of the late Nelson and Mary May (Johnson) Griffy.
An area resident his entire life, he was a retired Janitor from the Octorara School District. He was a member of the Atglen Sportsman Club and the NRA; he belonged to the Brewer Memorial Chapel in Stottsville.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by three children: Rev. Dorene King of Virginia Beach, Va., Joan Dunham of New Castle, Del. and Denise Mason of Lawnside, N.J.; seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and four sisters, Margaret Jackson, Martha Norman, Blanche Gardner, and Julia Gallimore.
He was predeceased by siblings, Edward, Nelson Jr., Harold, John, George and Robert, and Ruth, Dorothy and Marty.
The service will be held on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg with his daughter, The Rev'd Dorene King officiating. Interment will take place in the Mt. Zion Cemetery of Atglen. The viewing will be held at the Funeral Home from 9 until 11 AM.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Aunt Martha and family: I am
Aunt Martha and family:
I am so sorry about your loss. I wish you comfort now, peace soon, and warm memories forever. May you have joy in knowing he (Uncle Pal) will no longer suffer and he now resides with his heavenly father or Lord.
Joan and Family, My Prayers
Joan and Family,
My Prayers are sent your way.
Your loved one is with the Comforter
Denise and Family: My prayers and thoughts are with you. Know that your father is no longer in pain and suffering but with the Creator, Healer and Comforter. Keep your dad's love close to your heart and he will always be with you. May God bless and keep you all and remember He'll never leave you nor forsake you.
Uncle PAL
To the Griffy Family:
Heart felt condolences go out to you and your family. I have fond memories of visiting with Vonnie and Uncle PAL being there acting simple and carrying on with us. I remember his smiling eyes...and hearty laugh... also, I'll never forget him coming down the aisle- and me singing at his wedding....
Anyway- my prayers are with you all and he is sorely missed!
God Bless and Keep you!
Shirley A. Wilson
Denise and family:
Denise and family:
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us everyday.
Unseen,unheard but still near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Although I never had the pleasure of knowing your father, I know you so I feel your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in this difficult time. My wish for you is that you may find strength to get through your loss and comfort and peace in knowing that others care.
Joan & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take comfort in God's mercy and know that he will see you through this difficult time.
Gerry
Heart felt sympathy
Wishing your family the best during these hard times, Denise, Joan, and family please accept our condolences.
Memory
Pal was the first person I met when moving to Atglen in 1995. Pal was also my first friend from this area, we spent countless hours solving the worlds problems at Atglen Sportsmen's Club. We lost contact when my wife passed and I regret that happened. Pal was my good friend and a good man and will be missed. I hope Pal's family can take some solace in knowing Pal is out of his torment and in a better place.
Bob Butler
Joan and Family, We just
Joan and Family,
We just heard about Pal's passing and we wanted to let you know how sorry we are. Pal was a good friend to both of us. I was a secretary at Octorara when Pal worked there and Howie worked at Embreeville when Pal worked there. In fact, Pal is the first one to tell me that I got the job at Octorara because he saw the info on the principal's desk. LOL He was something else. We always knew we had a friend in Pal.
May he rest in peace until we see him again.
Howie and Mary Lou Frisbie