Mark Griffin

Born on January 21, 1951 Departed on October 29, 2014 and resided in Nashville, TN Visitation: West Harpeth Funeral Home and CrematorySunday November 2, 2014 2:00pm to 5:00pmMass of Christian Burial: Christ the King Catholic ChurchMonday November 3, 2014 10:00am to 11:00amInterment: Calvary CemeteryMonday November 3, 2014 11:30am to 12:00pm

Mark Michael Griffin passed away on 10/29/14 peacefully at his home in Nashville. Mark fought a courageous battle against cancer with dignity and grace. Mark is survived by his brothers, Daniel, Gerard, Justin, Patrick and his sister Maryanne (O'Neil). Mark was the loving uncle to several nieces and nephews. He loved them all dearly. Marks wife Julie was the love of his life. He was a dedicated and loving husband. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Fairlawn, NJ, and Cleveland, Ohio, before relocating to Nashville more than 17 years ago. Mark was an accomplished story teller when friends and family gathered. He could make anyone laugh and feel special when he was "holding court". Mark had a gift for making people know that they are important and loved. He was incredibly generous and kind, often volunteering to help others even during his illness. He had a passion for life, and was grateful for what most would consider mundane and trivial. Mark was a 4th degree member of the Knights Of Columbus and an avid golfer and runner. His presence will be missed by his friends and family. Mark's family would like to thank the kindness and special care he received from the Sarah Cannon nurses, and the overwhelming generosity of the Nashville Wraps family that allowed him to spend every moment of every day with his wife Julie during his illness. Visitation will be at West Harpeth Funeral Home, 6962 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, on Sunday, November 2, from 2-5 pm. A funeral mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3001 Belmont Blvd., Nashville on Monday, November 3, at 10 am. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society Patient Services, 2000 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37203. WEST HARPETH FUNERAL HOME, 6962 Charlotte Pike; online guestbook www.westharpethFH.com 352-9400.