Submitted by: Dan Rich

Lucille Rose Mary Griffin

June 2, 1924 - July 9, 2007

South Bend Tribune 7/12/2007
MISHAWAKA - Lucille Rose Mary (Macrelli) Griffin, 83, finished her lifelong journey here on earth and went home on July 9 to her eternal reward after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully with John B. Griffin, M.D., husband of 59 years, and family by her bedside. Cherished mother, she is survived by her six children, Nancy Strader (Bill), Susan Griffin (Dave), Carol Frueh (Alan), John Griffin (Valerie), Janice Salvetti-Haga (Steve) and Stephen Griffin (Lorrie); loving sister to Mary Meixel, and brothers, Ralph Macrelli and Joe Macrelli, both who preceded her in death; devoted Nonna to her 10 grandchildren; and aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Lucy was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, on June 2, 1924, of immigrant Italian parents. Lucy attended St. Mary's College in South Bend where she pursued her passion in art. She met her husband-to-be, John B. Griffin, a student at Notre Dame University. They married in 1948 while he attended Northwestern Medical School. Lucy, a very skilled artist, brought beauty into the world through her artwork. Family and friends delighted in receiving her hand-painted cards and paintings. There was no greater happiness for Lucy than being surrounded by all her children and grandchildren at big family get-togethers. Lucy had great inner strength, faith and stamina. Her loving personality remained strong throughout her final weeks.

We believe that Lucy is now embraced by Divine Love so we are filled with calming joy. Nonna Lucy will remain in our hearts forever. Services of a Catholic funeral Mass will be performed in Holy Trinity Church, Cameron Park, California. Final interment will be a companion niche with her husband John at the Notre Dame University Cemetery.