She has been a member of ARCS for 10 years and served in many roles, including as president for the past three years. Originally from Maryland, he was born the third son and middle child of nine siblings of the late Dr. John Henry Griffin and Mary Louise McDonagh Griffin on May 1, 1950. External functions included developing and executing a board-approved program of work aimed at regional improvements and economic development. Obituary Gerald J. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Lamar Smith, 93, of Griffin, died on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, from breathing complications following a fall at home, resulting in a fractured femur that led to him being bedridden. An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. to the family or plant a tree These initial STS operational concepts were incorporated in overall Agency planning for the Shuttle era and became the foundation for later STS operations. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Margaret Griffin. Gerald J. Griffin is chairman of the board of the Golden Spike Company (GSC), a Delaware Corporation headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. G.D. Griffin, "Contractors and Government: Teamwork and Commitment", NASA Symposium on Productivity and Quality, Washington, DC, September 2526, 1984. Gerald leaves behind his children, Charles Griffin, Kelly Preneta and Erin Griffin; and the those who brought him the most joy, his grandchildren, Zachary Griffin, Cade Preneta, Vivian Preneta, and Baby Boy Hansbury due in April; his brothers, John Griffin and William Griffin; and nieces and nephews. Griffin served as "general manager" of the NASA center responsible for aircraft flight research programs involving a wide variety of aeronautical and space technology. He initially enlisted in the National Guard on 25 August 1953, just after his seventeenth birthday. GERALD GRIFFIN OBITUARY Gerald J. A Funeral Service celebrating his life will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 3:00pm at Amity Baptist Church in Woodland. GERALD GRIFFIN OBITUARY Gerald Barton Griffin, 87 years old, died peacefully on December 10, 2021, in hospice in his home in Stowe, Vermont, cared for by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldridge and Margaret Griffin; brothers, Troy Griffin, Travis Griffin, and Ray Griffin; and grandchild, Christopher Thomas Scott. Jeffrey Jeff Peterman, 65, of Griffin, left this earth on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at his residence. You will receive email notifications when changes are made to the online memorial, including when family and friends post to the Guestbook. Gerry Griffin, "Getting the Difficult Job Done", DaimlerChrysler Project Management Conference, Lansing, Michigan, June 2, 2003. "Shife" Griffin, 75, of Frackville, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his family. To plant a tree in memory of Gerald Arthur Griffin, please visit. In December 1957 Griffin was awarded his USAF Navigator Wings. Cooper High School, Shenandoah. Macon, Georgia - Gerald Mitchell Griffin, 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed into the arms of his loving heavenly father surrounded by loved ones. Internal functions included budget planning and control, membership development and staffing. Griffin led the successful effort to bring the full Shuttle capability to operational status and played a key role in securing approval for the development of the International Space Station. Ms. Annie Belle Caldwell, age 84, of Zebulon, passed away February 6. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBailey Funeral Homes, Inc. Would you like to receive our daily news? During four years on active duty and four years in the active reserve Griffin logged over 800 hours of military flight time. Southern Funeral Home is honored to serve the Griffin family. The twins also had an older brother, Kenneth H. "Ken" Griffin (19252003). There are no events at this time. Gerald Griffin Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald Griffin of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, who passed away on November 19, 2020, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son. He was the husband of Patricia (Deery) Griffin. Funeral arrangements. Receive a notification when services are updated. The family moved to North Haven, CT when Gerry was 14. If you know of an upcoming event for Gerald Griffin, please add one. He was then assigned to the USAF Inactive Reserve until 1974, when he was retired officially from the USAF Reserve. Gerard J. Griffin May 19, 1952 - December 30, 2021 Easton, Massachusetts Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Gerard's Passing Forward to Family & Friends Share a Memory Make a Charitable Donation Add a Photo Print Contact Us Share This Obituary Resources Arrangements made by Kane Funeral Home & Cremation Services 605 Washington St PO Box 34 Comarco was a leading provider of advanced technology tools and engineering services to the wireless communications industry. She steered the group through the unprecedented Covid pandemic and was instrumental in building membership and setting fundraising records during her tenure, according to a news release. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues. Gerald worked on the Third Powerhouse construction at Grand Coulee, WA where he designed and constructed a home. Send Flowers . Choose wisely! Mrs. Cynthia Heard Griffin, age 73 was born on September 17, 1949 in New Orleans, LA to the late Joseph and Almeria Heard. There was an error processing your request. Success! Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Gerald Griffin (Irish: Gearid Grofa; 12 December 1803 - 12 June 1840) was an Irish-born novelist, poet and playwright.His novel The Collegians was the basis of Dion Boucicault's play The Colleen Bawn.Feeling he was "wasting his time" writing fiction, he joined the Christian Brothers, a Catholic religious congregation founded by Edmund Ignatius Rice to teach the children of the poor. After graduating, in 1952, with varsity letters in baseball, basketball and football, he . If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Again, intense ground school was accompanied by inflight day and night intercept training, first in the North American B-25 Mitchell, then in the Northrop F-89D Scorpion. Signup today! Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Standard . At the end of pre-flight Griffin was ordered to Harlingen Air Force Base in Harlingen, Texas where he would undergo one year of primary and basic navigation training. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! He was responsible for a budget of $1.5 billion per year and a diverse array of unique facilities. Griffin chose the fighter interceptor path in order to eventually be able to fly in high-performance supersonic jet fighters. Posted on March 2, 2023 by . Griffin served as the "general manager" of NASA's center for launch operations for unmanned and manned systems. Cynthia Jean Baker, of Seattle, Washington, passed away January 30, 2023, after a long and valiant fight with Multiple Myeloma. His wit, verve,. Gerry Griffin & S. Alan Stern, "U.S. Gerald Griffin age 98 of Lynnwood, Washington died on October 26, 2020. He was comforted by his loved ones. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. Gerald D. Griffin, "Industry Opportunities in the Space Station Era", Canadian Space Business Opportunities Conference, Toronto, Canada, April 2425, 1985. He was a member of the famed Texas A&M Corps of Cadets for four years and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force (USAF) upon graduation in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Sharon received her formal education from Pearl C. Anderson Middle School and later graduated from Spruce High School in 1974. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Wyatt was predeceased by his wife Jeanette Rogers King. He is survived by three children, Jeffrey (Debbie Bezanson), Teresa Stuker (David) and Cecelia; four grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Griffin was responsible for NASA's prime center for manned space flight R&D and operations. Griffin was responsible for coordinating and orchestrating all NASA liaison activities with Congress. Gerald was born in Shenandoah on November 19, 1947 to the late William Griffin and Rose (Lombard) Griffin who resided in Lost Creek. Gerald D. Griffin, "Current Status and Future Evolution of the Space Transportation System", Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications, Committee on Science and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC, June 1985. In prior positions at NASA, he served as the Deputy Director of the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Hugh F. Dryden Flight Research Center in California. George Alberton Hayes, age 75, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at his residence. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7, No. crash under investigation, BOYS BB: Blue Mountain tops Pottsville in 4A consolation, Director urges public to attend property reassessment meetings, UPDATE: Wilburton man victim of fatal Butler Twp. The workforce included 3,200 civil servants and 10,000 support contractors. Gerald was a member of Amity Baptist Church, and was retired after over 32 years with MPI in Houston. More than 1,500 mostly law enforcement officers gathered at the First United Methodist Church in San Diego Thursday, May 1, to honor San Diego Officer Gerald K. Griffin who died on Friday, April 25. The USAF ordered Griffin to report for active duty on December 7, 1956, at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Gerald Arthur Griffin, age 98, of Lynnwood, Washington passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. March 3, 2023. For the Irish novelist, poet, and playwright, see, 84th FIS, Hamilton Air Force Base, California, Lockheed Missile and Space Company (LMSC), Assistant Administrator for Legislative Affairs, Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Flight (Operations), Motion picture and other media activities, National Aeronautic Association and Federation Aeronautique Internationale records, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gerald_D._Griffin&oldid=1136069409, Mission director for Human Space Flight; portraying similar roles in several major films and providing technical support or narration for television documentaries, World Speed Record, Houston to Denver, Aircraft Class C-1b, PA-18A Super Cub N1937G, 7:45:47, May 30, 1987, World Speed Record, Houston to Dallas, Aircraft Class C-1b, PA-18A Super Cub N1937G, 1:59:52, May 17, 1991, Trustee, Schreiner University, Kerrville, Texas, Ambassador and 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Meritorious Senior Executive, Presidential Rank, 1980, Alumni Honor Award, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1983, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, University of Houston Clear Lake, 1984, Distinguished Senior Executive, Presidential Rank, NASA, 1985, Distinguished Alumnus, Texas A&M University, 1985, Distinguished Leadership Award, School of Business and Public Administration, University of Houston Clear Lake, 1986, Texas A&M Muster Speaker, Main Campus, Texas A&M University, 1988, Manager of the Year, National Management Association, Gulf Coast Council, 1988, Corps of Cadets Hall of Honor, Texas A&M University, 1996, Member, International Air & Space Hall of Fame, San Diego Air & Space Museum, 2013, Distinguished Alumnus, Aerospace Engineering Department, Texas A&M University, 2014, Namesake, Texas A&M University Fish Camp, Texas A&M University, 2014, Fellow, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Member, Experimental Aircraft Association, Member, Aircraft 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Griffin, chairman, Report on "White House Study on Government Procurement Practices for Research and Development Activities", 1979. William Bill Edward Carver, 90, of Williamson, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at his home. On the day Jerry was born - October 4, 1934 - the Tigers won their first World Series game in 25 years (against St. Louis, in extras, for those of you keeping score at home). KSC was a 140,000-acre installation with an original plant value of $1.8 billion, a workforce of 2,200 civil servants and 10,000 support contractors and an annual budget of $550 million. Mr. Donald David Finch Sr., age 58, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at his residence. Gerry Griffin, "Space and e-Business: Both Full of Challenges", British Telecom Europe Annual Conference, Barcelona, Spain, January 27, 2000. After retirement they returned to Seattle where he enjoyed gardening and becoming a Master Gardner. He is survived by : his sons, Sean Griffin (Kelly) of Orange and Brett Griffin of West Haven; his grandchildren, Grady and Charlotte Griffin; and his siblings, Clare Griffin Ittner, Kathy Griffin Coppola, John Griffin, Peter Griffin, Chris Griffin, James Griffin and Thomas Paul Griffin. Gerald Barton Griffin. Share your thoughts and memories of Gerald, Share your thoughts and memories with family and friends of Gerald. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. He loved his church and church family, and attended faithfully as long as he was able. Gerry Griffin, "Building Commercial Space Industries", Conference on Commercial Opportunities from Space Transport & Related Industries, Brisbane, Australia, April 2628, 1988. The USAF Agena was to be used as a rendezvous and docking target for the Gemini, and because of his background with the Agena Griffin was hired as an Agena flight controller. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Wanda Delois Phillips Pollard, 69, of Barnesville, wife of James L. Pollard, died on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Brightmoor Hospice. SCSO arrests two on drug trafficking charges, Meghan McCain 'horrified' by suggestions she uses weight-loss drug after giving birth, GSCS announces new bell schedule for next school year, GBI arrests 2 Upson County Men on child exploitation charges, Dalton Republican state lawmaker tries again on legislation to give DACA students in-state tuition, GPD officer commended for saving life of woman during Jan. 12 tornado, Georgia principal arrested on child cruelty charges, Jenna Jameson confirms new romance with influencer, Locust Grove man drags officer with car, flees traffic stop before arrest, SSA sets March 9 as 'National Slam the Scam Day', Georgia House passes tenants rights bill, Lt. Arroqui pays it forward as corps officer in Salvation Army, GSCS students celebrate Read Across America Day, City hosting Citizens' Public Safety Academy. The family moved to North Haven, CT when Gerry was 14. Gerald G. King, 86, a lifelong Spring Valley, MN area farmer died on Thursday (January 19, 2023) of natural causes, at the Spring Valley Care Center where he had been a resident since 2021. He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. If you don't follow the rules, your comment may be deleted. Success! October 4, 1955 June 21, 2018 Lancaster Sharon Jean Gerald Younger, 62, was born October 4, 1955 to the union of Aaron and Betty Gerald in Dallas, Texas. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Griffin was responsible for early Space Transportation Systems (STS) operations planning, the development of user policies, and the establishment of pricing policies. Diane Bryan Fuller age, 72 of Barnesville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 28 at Brightmoor Hospice. No services are scheduled at this time. John Lee Thomas of Seneca, South Carolina, age 66, died February 20, 2023, after a long and valiant fight against the coronavirus. His team was scheduled to conduct the landing of Apollo 13, but when the landing was cancelled as a result of the oxygen tank explosion, his team played a key role in the safe return of the astronauts. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Planting will take place in Spring of the following year. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Karen Griffin Obituary. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Gerald Arthur Griffin. Anna Williams Oldag, 97, and wife of the late Russell Van Oldag, entered her eternal rest with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Scott Griffin will be officiating, with interment to follow at Amity Cemetery. . He served as the principal advisor to the Administrator and other NASA officials on matters involving relations with the Congress as well as state and local governments. He cherished the time spent with them, and his memory will be forever held in their hearts. Mrs. Flossie B. Dickerson-Willis, age 79, of 3894 Rockcrest Court, Conley, Georgia, passed February 19, 2023, at Eternal Hope Hospice. Gerry Griffin, "New Technology = New Business", Business Forum, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas, April 9, 1986. During the delay Griffin was named an Apollo flight director and served in that role for all of the Apollo Program manned missions. Anita Louise Walker Hoffman, 77, of Griffin, passed away peacefully on on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Patricia Ann Harmon, of Griffin, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (Aircraft Class C-1b is an aircraft with a gross weight of 5001,000kg (1,1002,200lb) and powered by a piston engine). Both aircraft carried two MB-1 Genie nuclear air-to-air missiles with 3.5 kiloton warheads. Gerald J. Griffin finished second in his class and was able to select the operational assignment he wanted: the 84th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS) at Hamilton Air Force Base in Marin County, California. He graduated from Petoskey High School in 1952, as an Honor Society member. |. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. She was born April 29, 1934, to Wesley Hammond and Faye Turner Hammond in DeKalb County. Comarco also designed and manufactured mobile power products for wireless devices. Mr. Walter Kelly Rocky Perry III, age 71, of Griffin, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Heritage Inn Nursing Center in Barnesville, Georgia. The aircraft was purchased by Larry and Gerry Griffin in 1985. There will also be a visitation on Sunday from 1:00pm until service time at the church. Invalid password or account does not exist. Gerald D. Griffin (born December 25, 1934) is an American aeronautical engineer and former NASA official, who served as a flight director during the Apollo program and director of Johnson Space Center, succeeding Chris Kraft in 1982. GERALD GRIFFIN age 79 of 225 Baker Ave., Ext., Groton, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at his residence. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Matt Gavin Coworker May 22, 2020 Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results MEMORIAL EVENTS FOR GERALD GRIFFIN May 8 Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m. St. Gabriel Church 600 W. 45th St., Chicago, IL Send Flowers Funeral services provided by: Central Chapel Funeral & Cremation Southwest 773-581-9000 How to support Gerald's loved ones Attending a Funeral: What to Know Griffin is an active general aviation pilot and aircraft owner, holding a commercial license with an instrument rating for single-engine aircraft, multi-engine aircraft and helicopters. Gerald D. Griffin, "Improving the Business Climate Space Technology as an Engine of Economic Growth", Arizona Looks to the Future: Space, Technology and the Economy Conference, Tucson, Arizona, October 23, 1989. No services are scheduled at this time. Olen Wyatt King, of Cartersville, formerly of Griffin, passed away December 23, 2022. vans size 7 womens requisite synonyms in english k teen knot suck couldn39t be updated because the handle doesn39t match what39s in shopify jennifer gates house kokomo indiana news ford motor company paid holidays 2022 shout cleaner olde sawmill elementary school calendar CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He was a 1967 graduate of the former J.W. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at. Mrs. Beverly Shirah Pitts, age 71, of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Gerry Griffin, "The Foundations and Operating Principles of Mission Control: A Roadmap to Success", Banca Mediolanum Annual Convention, Rimini, Italy, March 4, 2005. February 25, 2023 Search funeral notices in Devon featuring the Plymouth Herald, Western Morning News, Exeter Express & Echo, Torquay Herald Express, North Devon Journal Mid Devon Gazette and Devon Live, on the much loved tribute site funeral-notices.co.uk, where you can leave loving tributes for free on any of our death notices, obituaries, in memoriams, and . Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. This was a 30-day "Pre-Flight" period which included physical and psychological exams, orientation courses, drill, physical training, ejection seat training, etc. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. When Griffin was nine years old his family moved to Fort Worth, Texas.Upon graduation from Texas A&M he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air . Gerald Barton Griffin, 87, died peacefully on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, in hospice in his home in Stowe, cared for by his loving family. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. To offer a condolence to Geralds family, please sign the guestbook at below. Gerald was a lifelong Democrat, an avid Notre Dame fan, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #618, Shenandoah, professional opinion giver, husband, father and grandfather. Gerald leaves behind his children, Charles Griffin, Kelly Preneta and Erin Griffin; and the those who brought him the most joy, his grandchildren, Zachary Griffin, Cade Preneta, Vivian Preneta and Baby Boy Hansbury due in April; his brothers, John Griffin and William Griffin; and nieces and nephews. In 1962 Griffin left LMSC after two years to return to his native Texas and became a Senior Aerosystems Engineer at GD/FW in Fort Worth, Texas. She is also survived by her numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Do you think tax breaks should be job specific? To offer a condolence to Geralds family, please sign the guest book at www.woffuneralhome.com. Order by 3:00PMThe day before. Shife Griffin, 75, of Frackville, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his family. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Gerald D. Griffin, "Commercial Use of Space The Space Business Era", U.S. Space Technology Conference, Zurich, Switzerland, June 1921, 1984. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Low 43F. Mr. John Peter Ebetino age 94, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away Sunday, February 26 at Eternal Hope Hospice. There was an error processing your request. Mrs. Barbara Taylor, age 88, transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 26, 2023. A vehicle struck Griffin, 42, April 15 when he stepped into the street to wave over the driver for speeding. Upon graduation from Texas A&M he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. During peak periods such as Valentines Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Major efforts involved the flight testing of high-speed aircraft and preparations for the Shuttle Approach and Landing Test Program. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. ", Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Symposium on Space Command, Control and Communications (C3), Colorado Springs, Colorado, August 6, 1986. Would you like to receive our daily news? Gerry Griffin, "The Apollo Missions A Perspective of Then & Now", Young Pharmacists Group 10th Annual Conference, Birmingham, England, October 2022, 1995. Which most embarrassing thing are you most likely to do? He was the husband of Patricia (Deery) Griffin. Born Cynthia Jean Gibson in Saint Louis, Missouri on September 13, 1947, to William "Bill" Gibson and Ruth Lucille Voss. In addition to general management functions, his specific duties required a strong interface with USAF flight research/test activities. Griffin was responsible for leading and directing the operation of the Houston office of Korn/Ferry International. Preceding him in death were his parents and wife of forty-seven years, Ann M. Griffin, whom he cared for during her courageous battle with cancer until her passing in September 2022. Gerald R. Griffin Jr. Obituary We are sad to announce that on December 31, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Gerald R. Griffin Jr. of Lexington, South Carolina, born in Columbia, South Carolina. GSC is early-stage commercial space company whose long-term goal is to develop and operate capabilities in space infrastructure for travel and exploration in and beyond low Earth orbit. Griffin's "Gold" team controlled two Earth launches (Apollo 12 and Apollo 15), and half of Apollo's six lunar landings (Apollo's 14, 16, and 17). In 1960 Griffin left active duty and began his space career as a systems engineer/flight controller at the USAF Satellite Test Center in Sunnyvale, California. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Error! To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.BaileyCares.com. Ben Leroy Moore, 87, died peacefully at his home in Barnesville on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, with his wife at his side. "Shife" Griffin, 75, of Frackville, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, surrounded by his family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Charles Frederick Gosman, age 81 of Griffin, passed away Friday, February 24 at his residence. Born January 2, 1938, in Chickasaw County, he was the son of the late Eldridge Griffin and the late Margaret Cook Griffin. Gerald was a lifelong Democrat; an avid Notre Dame fan; a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 618, Shenandoah; professional opinion giver; and husband, father and grandfather.