Chad Thomas Griggy was tragically taken from us too soon on March 7, 2017 at the age of 35.
He was born in Ravenna, Ohio on February 8, 1982. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio then went on to Ohio State University graduating with his Masters in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Procter & Gamble then decided to start his own business. Chad, President of Sugar Creek Fishery in Lima, Ohio worked along with his wife, Helina, providing fish and pond products throughout the USA. Chad loved nature's animals and plants collecting them whenever possible. Chad enjoyed working with his hands and digging the ponds on his fish farm.
He is survived and will be terribly missed by his wife, Helina Griggy, son, Thomas Griggy, mother, Portia Griggy and partner Patrick Nigro; Sister, Chelsea Griggy; Aunts: Pamela Himes, JoAnn Knapp, Marilyn Briner, Sally Trautman, Nancy Knapp(Jerry), Pati Callan; Uncles: Brian Griggy(Linda), Chuck Griggy (Sheryl) ; Father and mother in law Tefera Milko and Serkalem Asfaw and sister in law Rebka Aleme and many many cousins. Preceded in death by father Thomas Griggy, Grandparents, Robert and Marilyn Himes, Gilbert and Mona Griggy, Aunts Gene Moore and Judy Lampasone and cousin Holly Milush.
There will be a mass on Wednesday March 15 at 10:00am at the University Parish Newman Center with Father Agostino officiating. Memorials can be sent to Portia Griggy 2708 East Ponce Court, Green Valley Az. 85614 in memory of Chad which will be given to his son, Thomas.