Floyd G. Griffith, 88, died in his Fanwood, New Jersey home on Jan. 8, 2024, surrounded by family. The first-born of Gerald and Edna Griffith on Nov.17, 1936 at Oak Park Hospital, he attended St. Luke School, OPRF High School, and Loras Academy before joining the U.S. Marines where he rose to the rank of sergeant. He dedicated himself to his family and his work at the Allison Corp. in New Jersey for 40+ years. He lived a great full life, loved by his church members, neighbors, friends and family.
Widowed by Barbara Twombly and later by his second wife, Christina “Dolly” Guarnieri, his dedicated partner, Ann Dixon, cared for him until his passing.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his siblings Daniel and Gary Griffith. He leaves behind his children, Joseph, James (Jackie), and Dawn (Bill) Zolpe; his sibling sister, Geraldine (Jim) Born, and his brother, Robert (Mary Anne) Griffith; his grandchildren, Lauren (Raj), Anna, Will (Monica), John, and Connor; and his great-grandson, Will Jr.
A private veteran’s memorial service will be held at Rossi Funeral Home, Scotch Plains, NJ on Friday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. A burial ceremony at Hillside Cemetery Mausoleum to follow.