Paul J. Griffith, 78, of Riverside, passed away on September 26, 2023 at his home.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Francis L. and Helen F. (Hlasney) Griffith, and the brother of the late Lawrence Griffith, Kathleen Koerner and Francis Griffith, Jr.. He was a 1962 graduate of Brooklyn Prep and a 1966 graduate of Le Moyne College in Syracuse. After moving to Rhode Island, Paul was a public school teacher for nearly 30 years at Warren High School and Burrillville High School. He obtained his Master's Degree in 1977 from Salve Regina University.

He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Griffith of East Providence, as well as his son Brian Griffith, daughter-in-law Dina Passman, and grandchildren Lena and Rachel Griffith, all of Washington, DC.

His funeral services will be private.

Thomas E. Dodd, 75, of Riverside, died peacefully on September 27, 2023 at Orchard View Manor, East Providence surrounded by his loving family.