Babe Antonio Griffin "Tony"

Babe Antonio “Tony” Griffin was born on December 9,1963 in East Meadow, NY and departed this life on August 29, 2021. Tony was born to the late Babe John Edward Griffin and the late Carol Evon Griffin.

Tony grew up in Manchester, NJ where he was educated in the Manchester Township Public School system and graduated in the class of 1982. Tony played basketball and was a proud “Hawk” during his high school years. From 1980-1981 Tony also attend the Georgian Court College Upward Bound program and later on attend a culinary program. After completing the culinary program, Tony worked at the casinos in Atlantic City perfecting his cooking skills.

Tony obtained his Commercial Driver License (CDL) and drove for various local companies. Tony worked various other jobs until his entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and he started his landscaping business.

Tony was introduced to Paula Manganiotis and through this union he was blessed with one son, Antonio Kostas Griffin who he loved dearly and made him so very proud. Many called him “Unc” blood or not and enjoyed being around him for the laughs and the many barbecues in the back yard.

Tony was a fun, loving, and wise guy. With his witty sense of humor, you could always count on Tony to make you laugh. He enjoyed laughter and loved to make people laugh. One never knew what to expect out of his mouth but you could bet it was something funny. To have known him was to love him.

Tony will be missed by all who knew him! He leaves to cherish his memory one son, three sisters Dolly Griffin, Maryland, Gail Griffin, Maryland and Carita Griffin, Manchester, he is also survived by four nephews, two nieces, two great nephews, six great nieces and host of aunts, uncles cousins and friends (too many to list).

A visitation for Babe will be held Friday, September 3, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 3010 Ridgeway Road, Manchester, NJ 08759. A funeral service will occur Friday, September 3, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 3010 Ridgeway Road, Manchester, NJ 08759. A committal service will occur Friday, September 3, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Ocean County Memorial Park, 1722 Silverton Road, Toms River, NJ 08753.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersoncampbellmanchester.com for the Griffin family.