Obituary of Merle C. Griswold

Merle Hap Griswold 86 of Cortland, passed away July 8, 2011 at the Oxford Veterans Home, Merle was born May 31, 1925 in Canandaigua, the son of the late Perry G and Neva McDaniels Griswold, Hap served his country with the US Navy during WW II. Hap was proprietor of Griswold Appliances in Cortland, and was a sales representative for heavy duty motor trucks. His memberships included the Pilots Association, American Legion, and Elks club. He was an avid golfer. Hap is survived by his daughters: Judy (Dana) Norman of Ohio, Linda (Matt) Morgan of Homer, Janet Klein of Preble, Sharon (Frank) Fedele of Cortland, 13 grandchildren several great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a dear friend Jeannine Livermore. In addition to his parents Hap was predeceased by is wife Fannie, sister Gertrude Norton, and brothers Luellen, Lyle, and Carl. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place in St. Marys Cemetery. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Haps name is asked to consider the charity of ones choice To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Hap was a member of the first foursome I played in at the Cortland Country Club, along with Joe Compagni and Lloyd Smith, nearly 36 years ago to this day. I must have played a hundred more rounds with him and he was always a joy to play with - I can give a fellow golfer no higher praise. Right now he is playing his favorite golf course in heaven and I am certain he is rattling the change in his pants pocket in the middle of Joe Compagni's back-swing. A wonderful man who provided me with wonderful memories. Phil Chase My thoughts and prayers are with your family. My sons Nolan aand Jonathan are the grandsons of Carl Griswold and their Dad is Mark Griswold (one of the triplets). Ingrid Griswold