He was the husband of Patricia (Deery) Griffin. Would you like to offer Gerald Griffins loved ones a condolence message? To offer a condolence to Geralds family, please sign the guest book at www.woffuneralhome.com. You have permission to edit this article. She was predeceased by : her parents, Mary Frances Scudder (McNeely) and Gerald Raymond Scudder; her siblings, Dennis Wayne Scudder, Mark A. Scudder, Raymond L. Scudder, Barry Todd Scudder, Rita E. Johnson and Geraldine Bladen; her great grandchild Aydan Moscoe; and her nephews, Timothy Madison, Daniel A. Bladen and Donnie Bladen. Gerry Griffin, "Situational Awareness in Human Space Flight-Lessons Learned", Bombardier Safety Standdown, Wichita, Kansas, October 6, 2010. She was born April 29, 1934, to Wesley Hammond and Faye Turner Hammond in DeKalb County. Woodland---Gerald Thomas Griffin, 85, passed away at his home in Woodland on Friday, January 6, 2023. A funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at. Gary William Shirlock, age 65, of Griffin, Georgia, affectionately known as Shirlock by family and friends, passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, at Brightmoor Hospice surrounded by his family. Jeremiah Jerry Dewberry passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Mableton. MERIDEN- Gerald "Gerry" McDonagh Griffin, 71, passed away on July 16, 2021 at his residence. crash, $189,441 grant will enable Schuylkill County to hire full-time detective for gun crimes, Book sheds light on Dr. Robert Spencer, Angel of Ashland, Over-the-counter access to naloxone supported, Halcovage responds: Violation of confidentiality is 'inadmissible hearsay', Olympian who dropped dog's meds on skin avoids doping ban, German ice cream parlor offers cricket-flavored scoops, What time is it on moon? Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Griffin served in the 84th FIS for two and a half years before leaving active duty on December 26, 1960, at the rank of first lieutenant. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Gerald K. Griffin on this permanent online memorial. Upon graduation, he was employed by PennDot as operator until his retirement. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Gerald K. Griffin was born on 14 August 1936 in Baltimore, MD. Griffin is an active general aviation pilot and aircraft owner, holding a commercial license with an instrument rating for single-engine aircraft, multi-engine aircraft and helicopters. GSC is early-stage commercial space company whose long-term goal is to develop and operate capabilities in space infrastructure for travel and exploration in and beyond low Earth orbit. Funeral arrangements. Create a password that only you will remember. Start a dialogue, stay on topic and be civil. Ruby Marie Bennett Smallwood, age 87, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 31. Gerald leaves behind his children, Charles Griffin, Kelly Preneta and Erin Griffin; and the those who brought him the most joy, his grandchildren, Zachary Griffin, Cade Preneta, Vivian Preneta, and Baby Boy Hansbury due in April; his brothers, John Griffin and William Griffin; and nieces and nephews. Griffin currently provides technical and management consulting services for a broad range of clients. Honor a loved one by planting trees in their memory. Gerald Griffin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Share a Memory Gerald Griffin October 9, 1945 - November 19, 2020 View Obituary & Service Information Login Print The family of Gerald Griffin created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories. Known as Gerry, he leaves his wife of 58 years, Theresa Jane . Gerald was preceded in death by his wife Martha and sister Nora. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. A few clouds. His team was scheduled to conduct the landing of Apollo 13, but when the landing was cancelled as a result of the oxygen tank explosion, his team played a key role in the safe return of the astronauts. Deacon Tommy Harps, age 96, transitioned on January 29 at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. In 1968 he was named a Mission Control flight director and served in that role for all of the Apollo Program manned missions, including all nine manned missions out to the Moon, six of which included lunar landings. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. The workforce included 3,200 civil servants and 10,000 support contractors. His wit, verve and curiosity about the people around him will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Gerald G. Gentry, 89, of Coldwater passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. The 84th FIS was a fighter squadron in the USAF Air Defense Command. Error! Gerry is also survived his two grandchildren Grady and Charlotte Griffin. After graduation Griffin went to work for Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach, California, prior to being called to active duty by the USAF. Gerald D. Griffin (born December 25, 1934) is an American aeronautical engineer and former NASA official, who served as a flight director during the Apollo program and director of Johnson Space Center, succeeding Chris Kraft in 1982. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Gerald "Gerry" McDonagh Griffin, 2023 Bailey Family Funeral Homes. In 1960 Griffin left active duty and began his space career as a systems engineer/flight controller at the USAF Satellite Test Center in Sunnyvale, California. Gerald Griffin Obituary - Arlington, VA OBITUARY Gerald Francis Griffin October 13, 1941 - October 4, 2013 IN THE CARE OF Murphy Funeral Homes Gerald Francis Griffin was born on October 13, 1941 and passed away on October 4, 2013 in Falls Church, VA and is under the care of Murphy Funeral Homes. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Show your support. Obituary Gerald J. Born January 2, 1938, in Chickasaw County, he was the son of the late Eldridge Griffin and the late Margaret Cook Griffin. Southern Funeral Home is honored to serve the Griffin family. Gerald was born August 13, 1922. Mrs. Ellen Quick Watson, age 75, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Eternal Hope Hospice. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Peggy Diane Stephens, age 71, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on January 20, 2023, at WellStar Spalding Hospital. You will receive email notifications when changes are made to the online memorial, including when family and friends post to the Guestbook. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. May 1, 1950 - Interment will follow in Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. There will also be a visitation on Sunday from 1:00pm until service time at the church. Cloudy. BOYS BB: Mahanoy Area beats Tri-Valley for District 11 Class AA title, BOYS' BB: Miners top Haven to earn state playoff berth, Fatal Butler Twp. During the delay Griffin was named an Apollo flight director and served in that role for all of the Apollo Program manned missions. Gerald Arthur Griffin, age 98, of Lynnwood, Washington passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. "Shife" Griffin, 75, of Frackville, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Griffin served as "general manager" of the NASA center responsible for aircraft flight research programs involving a wide variety of aeronautical and space technology. Gerald Griffin Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald Griffin of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, who passed away on November 19, 2020, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. He was comforted by his loved ones. John Lee Thomas of Seneca, South Carolina, aged 66, died February 20, 2023, after a long and valiant fight against the coronavirus. in memory of Gerald "Gerry" McDonagh Griffin, please visit our floral store. Bailey Funeral Home of Wallingford, Connecticut has been entrusted with the arrangements. Gerald Griffin (Irish: Gearid Grofa; 12 December 1803 - 12 June 1840) was an Irish-born novelist, poet and playwright.His novel The Collegians was the basis of Dion Boucicault's play The Colleen Bawn.Feeling he was "wasting his time" writing fiction, he joined the Christian Brothers, a Catholic religious congregation founded by Edmund Ignatius Rice to teach the children of the poor. In later years, Gerry became an avid skier and tennis player. Holly Heaton (DAVE SICCARDI) Brother to Clare Griffin Ittner, Kathy Griffin Coppola, John Griffin, Peter Griffin, Chris Griffin, and the late Mary Louise Griffin Sullivan, James Griffin, and Thomas Paul Griffin. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He is survived by three children, Jeffrey (Debbie. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Choose wisely! Above all, his family meant the most to him. Low 43F. Gregory R. Karpyn officiating. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. Griffin was responsible for leading and directing the operation of the Houston office of Korn/Ferry International. Matt Gavin Coworker May 22, 2020 Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results MEMORIAL EVENTS FOR GERALD GRIFFIN May 8 Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m. St. Gabriel Church 600 W. 45th St., Chicago, IL Send Flowers Funeral services provided by: Central Chapel Funeral & Cremation Southwest 773-581-9000 How to support Gerald's loved ones Attending a Funeral: What to Know Gerald D. Griffin, "Commercial Use of Space The Space Business Era", U.S. Space Technology Conference, Zurich, Switzerland, June 1921, 1984. Mrs. Cynthia Heard Griffin, age 73 was born on September 17, 1949 in New Orleans, LA to the late Joseph and Almeria Heard. Obituaries. Evelyn J. Cook Alexander, 91, departed from this. As a result of the Apollo 1 fire the Apollo mission schedule was delayed for 21 months. "Shife" Griffin, 75, of Frackville, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, surrounded by his family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Upon graduation, he was employed by PennDOT as an operator until his retirement. She was the daughter of the late, Gerald Raymond and Mary Frances (McNeely) Scudder. If you are having trouble, click Save Image As and rename the file to meet the character requirement and try again. Gerry Griffin, "NASA's Most Important Asset Its People", NASA Alumni League News, Vol. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Gerald J. They were married for the past 44 years. Receive a notification when services are updated. He also is a technical and management consultant for a broad range of clients. Today Griffin remains active in several businesses at the senior level. TUES-SAT Gerald D. Griffin, "Challenges for the NASA/Contractor/University Team", Conference on R&D Productivity: New Challenges for the U.S. Space Program, Houston, Texas, September 1011, 1985. gottenstroeter funeral home obituaries. Signup today! Griffin was brought in to help in the space effort, but from the beginning he was involved in research and engineering tasks involving aircraft and spacecraft guidance and control systems for NASA and USAF customers. Gerald Arthur Griffin. Barbara Byington King Buck, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida. Preceding him in death were his parents and wife of forty-seven years, Ann M. Griffin, whom he cared for during her courageous battle with cancer until her passing in September 2022.