Michael H. Griffin Jr., age 75, of Stratford, beloved husband of Debra Murphy, passed away on January 16, 2018 in Bridgeport Hospital. Michael was born in the Bronx, NY son of the late Michael H. Griffin Sr. and Caroline Barbato Griffin and has been a long time Stratford resident. He was a graduate of Stratford High School Class of 1961. Michael was retired from the Town of Stratford as the Chief Municipal Animal Control Officer. He was an avid musician and a life long drummer, playing with several local bands through the years. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife, include three sons, Debra's daughters, Amy (Jim) Bohn, Jennifer (Larry) Dwyer, and Katie Zera, 5 grandchildren, his mother-in-law, Joan Murphy, his siblings, Deborah Griffin, Leonard (Linda) Griffin, Adele (Thomas) Griffin and several nieces and nephews. Friends may greet Michael's family on Sunday, January 21 ^st from 2-5 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. A prayer service will be held at 4:15 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations in memory of Michael to the American Heart Association1 Union St Suite 301 Robbinsville, NJ 08691