Daniel David Griffin

PULTENEY -

Daniel David Griffin, of Cross Street in South Pulteney, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira after a brief illness.

David was born on Sept. 25, 1930 to Peter and Mary McGannon Griffin. He graduated from Corning Free Academy in Corning, attending General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan. David and Shirley Kniffin were married on July 11, 1953. David was a member of the U.S. Navy in the Korean Conflict, where he received the China Service Medal. He was the proprieter of Griffin's Garage in Painted Post prior to retiring from Corning Natural Gas Company in 1992.

David loved living at Keuka Lake for many years, enjoying the view, as well as sailing, one of his favorite pasttimes. He also enjoyed delivering buses for handicapped transportation during his retirement.

David is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley; daughters and sons in laws, Michelle and Michael Quattrini of Corning, Stephany and Morris Skenderian of Laguna Beach, California; son, Daniel Griffin of Wayne; and grandson, Richard Miller of Vail, Colorado David is also survived by a dear cousin, The Rev. Father Robert F. McNammara of Rochester; brother in law, Richard Kniffin of Corning; sister in law's and husbands, Jane and Richard Goltry of Bath, Rosalie and Lee Wilson of Tuscon, Arizona. Several nieces and nephews and many close friends. David was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Mary McGannon Griffin; brother Peter Griffin; and sister, Patricia Ward.

There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Mass was held on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's in Hammondsport. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are with LaMarche Funeral Home in Hammondsport.

The family provided flowers. Donations can be made in David's name to The Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, Bo x 76 , Hammondsport, N.Y. or St. Gabriel's Church in Hammondsport.