Richard A. Griffin, Jr
Warwick, RI
Richard A. Griffin, Jr., 67, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Lorie (Klemer) Griffin for 42 years. A lifelong resident of Warwick, RI, he was the son of the late Richard and Jean (Baughan) Griffin and the stepson of Dorothy Griffin of Warwick.
Rick enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a goldsmith, most recently with Ephraim Doumato Jewelers.
He is survived by his children Seth (Kimberly) of Johnston and Rachel Griffin of Warwick; his sister Debra Borrelli (Vincent) of Greenville; and his grandson Wesley.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Shiva will be observed privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Brown University Health Cancer Institute, Development Office, PO Box H, Providence, RI 02901.
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Dot Griffin and family, so sorry to read about Richard Jr. I worked with Dick Sr. on the force and met him years before. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To Dottie and family, We are so sorry for your loss. He is now with his father, and looking down on all of you. To Richard’s wife and family, our deepest condolences. We hope you find comfort in knowing he is a rest. Our preys are with all of you. Stay strong!
Bob and Jackie
Lori, Rachel & Seth i am so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. He was such a nice friendly guy.. Again, im so sorry.
Tina Hobba
Dear Lori,Rachel and Seth,
Jack and I were very sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband Richard. He truly was a wonderful man.
He was a man of much compassion,love and strength.
He is in heaven now and pain free. May our dear Father in heaven carry and watch over all of you through this difficult time.
God bless you all,
Jack & Lynn Paquette
My deepest condolences to all of Rick’s family. I remember Rick from Pilgrim High School. While I did not know him very well, I recall him as a genuinely nice, good guy. Again, my sincere sympathy to all of you.
Respectfully,
Jerry Doran