Obituaries

Justyna Griffin Slaga

Justyna Griffin Slaga of Mattituck died on May 10, 2012. She was 89 years old.

Born on April 7, 1923 in Cutchogue to Joseph and Amelia (nee Harris) Kozlowski, she attended Cutchogue schools. She later married Lewis N. Griffin of Lou’s Service Station in Mattituck. For many years, she was the secretary there.

An active member of the community, she was a Past-president and treasurer of the Mattituck Chamber of Commerce and the Mattituck Fire Department Auxiliary and was a member of the Mattituck Presbyterian Church and church choir.

Surviving are her sons Martin Griffin, Sr. and Theodore Griffin both of Mattituck; five grandchildren: Martin “Louie” Griffin, Jr., Melanie (Griffin) Caliente, Anthony Griffin, Thomas Griffin and Justina Griffin and a great-granddaughter, Navaeh Griffin. She was also predeceased by a sister Felicia Bruzdoski.

The family received friends on Monday, May 14th at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at DeFriest-Grattan by Caren Heacock of the Mattituck Presbyterian Church. Interment was in the Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery.

Memorials donations to San Simeon Nursing Home or Mattituck Fire Department would be appreciated.

This is a paid notice.