Mr. Neutral’s Mom

[ChitownSteve]

Noticed in today’s Chicago Tribune that Margaret “Maggie” Griffin, age 99, passed away. She was the Mother of our departed friend, Gary, aka “Mr. Neutral” on this Board.

May she Rest In Peace.

[muskieman]

I am sure Gary was there to meet her. GOD bless her soul

[edgecliff hall]

I wish I could have known Gary. He seemed to be a high quality human being. And also his Mother and Sister.

[JTG]

I wish I could have known Gary. He seemed to be a high quality human being. And also his Mother and Sister.

I was in Gary's class at X, and I can attest he was a great guy. He was easily as funny as his famous sister. Years later, I saw him at an Alum reception in Indy after a game, and honestly my face hurt from laughing after about 20 minutes. He knew his hoops, was funny as hell, and a very nice guy.

[Anti-Homer]

I wish I could have known Gary. He seemed to be a high quality human being. And also his Mother and Sister.

I was in Gary's class at X, and I can attest he was a great guy. He was easily as funny as his famous sister. Years later, I saw him at an Alum reception in Indy after a game, and honestly my face hurt from laughing after about 20 minutes. He knew his hoops, was funny as hell, and a very nice guy.

Condolences to Neutral's family. He and I sparred a lot, and though it sometimes became animated, it never got personal, nor lingered to the next topic. When did he graduate, and who was his sister? I just know he worked in public office as a DA I believe.

[JTG]

He graduated in 72, and his sister is commedian/ tv personality Kathy Griffin

[Anti-Homer]

He graduated in 72, and his sister is commedian/ tv personality Kathy Griffin

That's right.

Rings a bell now. I forgot his last name was Griffin.

[edgecliff hall]

Does anybody have a picture of Gary?

[gundun]

Here is Gary's obit and it has a photo

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chica ... =169270042

[edgecliff hall]

Many thanks Gundun for the photo plus obit. I've had some good Chicago friends from Xavier and the Army. Wish Gary could have been one of them. Thanks again for your kind response.