Longtime Rumsonite Charles E. “Chuck” Griffith Jr. passed away on Sunday, March 10. He was 86.
Born and raised in New York City to Charles and Amalie Griffith, Chuck graduated high school from Westminster School in Simsbury, CT and from Hamilton College, both of which he remained a supportive alumnus over the years.
Chuck is predeceased by his parents and by his first wife, Susan Wilkins Griffith.
He is survived by: his beloved wife of 40 years, Nancy Griffith; his loving children, Jennifer Griffith Black and husband Brian, Charles E. Griffith III and wife Jeannie and Kate Griffith; his cherished grandchildren of whom he was incredibly proud, Kathryn, Carson, Tommy, McKenzie, Susan, Jack and Bray; his two younger brothers and their families, Alan Griffith and wife Penny and David Griffith and wife Jacqui; and a host of beloved brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Donations may be made in Chuck’s memory to the Griffith Family Scholarship, payable to Westminster School, 995 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070, ATTN: Advancement Office.
— Edited obituary prepared by family via John E. Day Funeral Home
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