Obituary of Michael J. Griggs

Michael J. Griggs, 63, of Danielson died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his home. Born on October 30, 1952 in Putnam, son of Anita C. (Barrette) Griggs and the late William J. Griggs. He was a graduate of Killingly High School “Class of 1970”. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1971 to 1973. He worked at Electric Boat as a rigger. He was a Communicant of St. James Church. Besides his mother Anita of Danielson, he leaves his sister, Sheila C. Ilewicz and her husband James of Dayville; nephew, Mathew J. Ilewicz and niece, Jessica C. Ilewicz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at St. James Church, 12 Franklin Street, Danielson, CT. Burial following with Military honors in Holy Cross Cemetery. Danielson, CT. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Ctr, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045. Arrangements by Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com