Bernard Patrick Griffin ’42

Bo, a relative of Donald Griffin '23, died Sept. 29, 2005, at Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, Va., following a stroke and subdural hematoma. He was 85.

Bo came to us from Wyoming Seminary with an outstanding record as president of the senior class and captain of the swimming and tennis teams. At Princeton he earned honors in modern languages and was a member of the varsity swimming team and manager of Quadrangle Club.

During World War II, Bo served as a first lieutenant in the Army's European campaign and participated in the Battle of the Bulge.

Bo started his career in the flooring business with Congoleum-Nairn in New Jersey, where he met and married Margaret Lenahan, his beloved wife of 54 years. Subsequently he joined Woodward & Lothrop, an upscale department store in Washington, D.C., where he engaged in floor-covering sales and rose to project manager.

Upon his retirement, he and Margaret moved to Fredericksburg, Va. Bo was a devoted member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a third-degree member of Fairfax Council Knights of Columbus.

Bo is survived by Margaret; his daughter, Erin Nougaret; and his grandsons, Ryan and Jordan. To them and many favorite nieces and nephews, the class extends condolences.

The Class of 1942