James R. Griffin

February 24, 1958 - November 7, 2020

James R. Griffin, 62 of Staten Island, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Staten Island Care Center. Born Monday, February 24, 1958 in Staten Island, New York, he was the son of the late James F. Griffin and the late Jean Ann White Griffin. Father of the late James T. Griffin who passed away in July of this year. Grandfather of James P. Griffin. Brother of John D. Griffin and Debra Rezac. A Funeral service will be offered at 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc. located at 28 Eltingville Blvd Staten Island, New York 10312. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Please be mindful due to the current State mandate that a mask must be worn at all times in the funeral home and social distancing requirements must be followed during the services. Due to the current Pandemic a strict 40-50 person in room policy is in effect, please adhere to this policy and allow others to pay their respects as well. Due to the current pandemic circumstances please note: We do not accept deliveries from outside vendors for bakery products, fruit baskets, and floral arrangements until further notice. Floral Arrangements can be purchased from our in house floral designers who work under the most stringent sanitary conditions which include temperature checks, mask wearing, distancing and protective clothing. We must protect the families we serve, our staff and our own You may clink the link provided to order flowers above or contact the florist directly at: Kitty and Family Florist 12 Eltingville Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10312 718-948-2016