Joseph J. Giffin

April 25, 1925 - April 10, 2019

Joseph J. Giffin, age 93, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Butler, PA. He was born April 25, 1925 in Endicott, NY, the son of the late Robert Giffin and Lydia (Clark) Giffin. Joe was a WW 2 combat veteran of US Navy. He was a lifetime member of American Legion #778, VFW Post #249, and the Butler Elks. He went to jewelry and watch making school and designed and manufactured jewelry. He and his wife owned and operated Giffin's Jewelry Store in Butler from 1962-1987. Joe was an avid sportsman. He was a member of St. Fidelis Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife of 70 years, Genevieve (Burgo) Giffin, 3 sons, Thomas J. (Debora) Giffin of Mission Viejo, CA, William J. Giffin of Portland, OR, David E. Giffin of Bellefonte, PA, 2 grandchildren, Cassandra (Joseph) Dixon and Allison Giffin, 2 great grandsons, Cooper and Keegan Dixon. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 6 brothers. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 6 until time of Blessing service at 7 PM with Father William Wuenschel of St. Fidelis Catholic Church officiating. Graveside service at the Butler County Memorial Park, Butler on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 10 AM with military honors to follow by VFW Post 249, American Legion Post 778, and Butler Legion Post 117.