Wilton, NY - Charles H. Griffin, Jr., loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Monday (Oct. 4, 2010) at his residence. He was 77. Born on March 7, 1933 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was a son of the late Charles Henry and Chloe (Abeel) Griffin, Jr., enlisted in the US Air Force in the spring of 1952 and was a non-commissioned officer by 1956. He served at fifteen military bases throughout his 21 year career, including Strategic Air Command and Tactical Air Command bases. Specializing in maintenance of turbo props on the C130 aircraft, he served in Okinawa, Vietnam, Taiwan and Japan. He also served on the team that supported one of Bob Hope's tours in Vietnam. Following his retirement, he dedicated 18 years as a Teamster, working for United Parcel Service in Latham, NY. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Peter Henstenberg. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley (Ross) Griffin; two sons and one daughter, Charles Mark (wife Cheryl) Griffin, Valerie (husband James) Gilchrist, Gregory Scott (wife Joanie) Griffin; 12 grandchildren, Amanda Griffin-Snyder(husband Kalle), Elizabeth Griffin, Sarah Clair(husband Patrick), Charles, Matthew, Julia and Jennifer Brennan and Duncan Crawford, Thomas and Cassie Reed, Andrew Gilchrist, Amber, Faith and Jessica Griffin; 3 great-grandsons, Theodore Cranell, Logan and Thomas Reed, Jr.; one aunt, Arlene Griffin and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call from 1 to 2:30pm Tuesday at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373), followed by a funeral service at 2:30pm. The Rev'd. Canon Thomas T. Parke, rector of Bethesda Episcopal Church will officiate. Spring burial with military honors will be at the Dunning Street Cemetery. Memorials may be made in his name to the Zachory and Elizabeth Fisher House, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.