Melvin D Griffaw

Melvin Dale Griffaw, 73, of Vermilion, died Thursday, October 2, 2014 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph after a lengthy illness. Melvin was born January 12, 1941 in Morley, MO and moved to Sandusky when he was 7 years old. He has been a Vermilion resident since 1962. He worked for the Ford Automotive Plant, Lorain as a relief man for 30 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the UAW #425 and a social member of the VFW, Amherst. Melvin enjoyed motorcycle riding and collecting model motorcycles. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Juanita J. (nee Bilger) Griffaw of Vermilion; sons, Melvin H. (Naomi) Griffaw of Sheffield Lake, John Griffaw of Vermilion, and Norman (Dawne) Griffaw of Port Hueneme, CA; 6 grandchildren; and brothers, Robert (Nancy) Griffaw of Vickery and Billy (Karen) Sibley of Castalia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Griffaw and Nelda (nee Angle) Sibley; step-father, William Sibley; half brother, Thomas Sibley; and an infant sister. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 6, 2014 from 4 to 8 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street Vermilion OH. The family suggests memorial contributions to New Life Hospice of St. Joseph, 3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.