Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 23/Feb/2021 174.17.159.57
Sarah "Sally"
Tweed Griffin of Vails Gate, NY passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Fishkill Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 78 years old. The daughter of the late James and Lucille (Tompkins) Tweed. She was born in Newburgh, NY on May 21, 1942. Sally graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1960; she later pursued a career as a matron for Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Sally was very active in the community, she was a member of the Newburgh Moose Lodge 969 as well as a bowler for the Newburgh Women's Bowling Association. When she wasn't working or doing her part in the community she enjoyed going to the casino, traveling to Atlantic City and catching her favorite station on TV, the Hallmark Channel. Sally is survived by her children Arnold Griffin Jr. and Kelly Griffin; sister La Lake and several nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents, Sally is predeceased by her husband Arnold Griffin Sr. and siblings Bob Tweed, James Tweed, Shirley Wolfrum, Lorraine Sharkey, Donald Tweed, George "aka Joe" Tweed, Patricia Griffin, Melvin Tweed, Lucille "aka Lukie" Whitt and Irma Ferguson. A graveside service will be held Friday, February 26 at Cedar Hill Cemetery at 11am. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital 220 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017.
- May 21, 1942 - February 20, 2021
Sarah "Sally"
Tweed Griffin of Vails Gate, NY passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Fishkill Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 78 years old. The daughter of the late James and Lucille (Tompkins) Tweed. She was born in Newburgh, NY on May 21, 1942. Sally graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1960; she later pursued a career as a matron for Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Sally was very active in the community, she was a member of the Newburgh Moose Lodge 969 as well as a bowler for the Newburgh Women's Bowling Association. When she wasn't working or doing her part in the community she enjoyed going to the casino, traveling to Atlantic City and catching her favorite station on TV, the Hallmark Channel. Sally is survived by her children Arnold Griffin Jr. and Kelly Griffin; sister La Lake and several nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents, Sally is predeceased by her husband Arnold Griffin Sr. and siblings Bob Tweed, James Tweed, Shirley Wolfrum, Lorraine Sharkey, Donald Tweed, George "aka Joe" Tweed, Patricia Griffin, Melvin Tweed, Lucille "aka Lukie" Whitt and Irma Ferguson. A graveside service will be held Friday, February 26 at Cedar Hill Cemetery at 11am. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital 220 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017.
- May 21, 1942 - February 20, 2021