Robert J. "Griff" Griffin, of Melrose, died at the Alliance at Rosewood in Peabody on Jan. 28, 2019 at the age of 74. Bob was born in Boston, raised in Melrose and attended Melrose High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Melrose Firefighter for 31 years before his retirement. Griff resided most of his life in Melrose and was member of the Melrose Elks Club & the Harold O' Young V.F.W. Post #2394 in Melrose for many years. Bob enjoyed playing golf and going on cruises to St. John, St. Maarten, Panama Canal, Aruba and Belize. Griff loved to spend time in Florida, Maine, New Hampshire with his family. Bob was the owner/operated of Griffin & Sons Painting Co. in Melrose for many years and was so proud of all of his grandchildren. Griff was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (LeBlanc) Griffin for 19 years. Loving father of Robert J. Griffin & his wife Denise of Burlington, Daniel M. Griffin of NH and Tammy L. McClay & her husband David of Saugus. Stepfather of Renee Muse of Peabody and Thomas Muse & his wife Kathy of Weymouth. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Robby, Matt, Ashley, Julia, Leah, Andy, Jack, Derick and Dylan. Caring brother of Patsy DeVita, Mary McFarland, William Griffin and predeceased by 4 siblings. Former father in law of Pamela Griffin of NH. Also survived by relatives & friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Monday, Feb. 4th from 4-7PM. A Funeral Service will be held at the Gately Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 5th at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.