Frank Hastings Griffin ’43

Hase died peacefully Sept. 18, 2016, at his home in Newtown Square, Pa.

He graduated from Episcopal Academy. At Princeton, he majored in politics, graduating with high honors. He won the Philo Sherman Bennett Prize in political science and earned numerals as a participant in the Cane Spree. Hase was also a member of the varsity squash team, as well as an undergraduate member and governor of Charter Club.

During World War II, he served in the Marine Corps and earned 14 battle stars. Upon discharge, he attended Harvard Law School, graduating with high honors. Hase then took a position with Dechert, Price & Rhoads, where he developed a well-earned reputation as a trial lawyer.

His lifelong love of the racquet sports was shown by his winning a total of 23 national championships in the sports of lawn tennis, court tennis, and squash. Hase’s public service included an appointment to the commission that investigated corruption at Philadelphia City Hall.

Hase was predeceased by his son Frank. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; son Samuel; daughters Elizabeth and Mary; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.