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Brendan Griffin Obituary

Griffin, Brendan J. 69, of Glen Ellyn and formerly longtime of Bellwood; member of IBEW-Local #134, beloved husband for 36 years of Geraldine (nee Houska), loving father of Brendan (Joanne), Michael, Robert (Sheryl), James, Patricia, Thomas (Amy), Phillip (Roseann) and Kelly (Scott) Rodbro, dear grandfather of Melissa, Joshua, Erik, Caroline, Jenna, Amanda, Michael, Lucas, Abigail, Logan, Allison and Sarah; and brother of Mary Haugen, John (Thelma) Griffin, Kathleen (Donald) Milazzo, and Thomas (Luann) Griffin and master of his dog, Raisin. Visitation Sunday, January 12, 2 to 9 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street. Wheaton, Mass Monday, 10 a.m. at St. James the Apostle Church, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Prayers at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Info and guest book at www.legacy.com or at 630-668-0027. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2003.

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Jay & Mary Jennison

January 11, 2003

Dear Griffin Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find strength in the love and support of family and friends. May you find hope and joy in the eyes of children. May you find peace in your hearts knowing that you are loved and you are not alone.



Sincerely,



The Jennisons (Jay, Mary, Connor & Jake) Phil & Roseann's Friends

Edward Gessner

January 10, 2003

Dear Friend,

God bless you my friend and thanks for being my friend. We will all miss you. Love, Ed.

Raymond & Kathleen Smerz

January 10, 2003

Dear Friend,

May you go in peace and God be with you. We will miss you my dear friend, may you rest now. Go now, join the rest of the angels. The Lord be with you. Amen.

The Hultgren Family and Staff

January 10, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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