SARATOGA SPRINGS — Malvern Griswold Jr., 90, passed away Nov. 15 at Saratoga Hospital with his loving family at his side.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1923, the son of the late Malvern and Millicent Smith Griswold.
Malvern grew up in Ellenville, graduating from the Ellenville High School. He was a three-sport athlete.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy, serving in the South Pacific during WWII. He was a Turret Gunner on a three-man Fighter Plane off the carrier ship Wasp.
Malvern married the love of his life, Jean Brower, and they spent 68 wonderful years together.
Malvern owned and operated Griswold Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service for over 30 years in the Saratoga Springs area. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching his grandchildren playing sports and the Boston Red Sox.
Mal was a lifetime member of the Greenfield Fire Dept.
Malvern is survived by his loving wife Jean; daughters, Kathy Lewis (Ralph) and Lynn Damoretcki; grandchildren, Gina O’Brien (Liam), Shelley Florence (John), Erika Lewis (Nora), Jennifer Bradley, and Chris Damoretcki (Dana) and great papa to 9 great grandchildren, Connor, Aidan, Joshua, Cameron, Emme, Griffin, Bella, Gracelin and Jay.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Walter and Robert, and grandson Michael.
In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Malvern can be made to Toys for Tots.
Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online condolences can be made at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
