David E. Griffin, of Wakefield, died at the Pine Knoll Nursing Center in Lexington on July 14, 2015 at the age of 72. David was born in Melrose, raised in Wakefield and a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1962. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, receiving 2 Bronze Stars and also served as an Honor Guard at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. After returning from Vietnam, David resided in Wakefield & Malden for many years and worked for Liberty Chevrolet in Wakefield. He was the former president & coach for the Malden National Little League, enjoyed fishing, bowling, Nahant & Revere Beach and playing horseshoes with his close friends. David loved camping in the White Mountains, golfing with his brother and spending his time with his family, friends & grandchildren. He was the loving father of Joanne M. "Jody" Busa & her husband Paul of Mansfield, David E. Griffin, Jr. & his wife Rachel of Beverly and Julie L. Gechijian & her husband Mark of Arlington. Former husband of Carol L. (Todd) Griffin of Malden. Cherished grandfather of Cameron, Sydney, Griffin, Bradley & Shane. Caring brother of Jeannie Cargill & her late husband Edwin of Wakefield, Richard Griffin & his wife Denise of Woburn, Ann Amaral, Mary Edwards & her husband Thomas, all of Lawrence and Dorothy Hatch & her husband Scott of Peabody. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Sunday, July 19th from 2-6PM. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home on Monday at 8:45AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. Vietnam Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the New England Center for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108.