James N. "Jim", 78 yrs. old on February 7, 2016 at Jeanes Hospital. Jim was a proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps, served in Vietnam war. He was a member of Jerusalem Lodge #506 F&AM and was a former member of St. James the Less Episcopal Church. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Brown) Griffies. Devoted father of Sheryl (Nick) Kaschak, Mark (Sue) Griffies, Brian (Olenka) Griffies, Cindy (Mike) Anastasia, James (Laura) Griffies and Laura (Ken) Leids. Cherished grandfather to 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Brother of Catherine, John and Elizabeth. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday 6:00 to 8:00 PM and on Friday 8:45 to 10:15 AM followed by his Funeral Service 10:30 AM at Burns Funeral Home 9708 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19114. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Jim's name to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St. Phila., PA 19140.