Michael Griffin

Abbeville-Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Bill" Vincent will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Michael Griffin, 78, who passed away on December 21, 2025 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be, Reid Broussard, Cole Griffin, Dr. James Griffin, Bryce Griffin, Ty Griffin, and Jake Griffin.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, LA on Friday, December 26, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 5:30 PM The visitation will resume on Saturday, December 27, 2025 from 8:00 AM until time of the service.

Mike was preceded in death by his beloved wife and soulmate, Linda Broussard Griffin, whom he missed every day since her passing in 2016. He was a proud member of the Local 406 Union as a heavy equipment operator for nearly 60 years and still holds an active book. He was well known for his morning visits at Champagne’s where he knew everyone by name, as they knew his as well. Mike’s greatest joy in life was his children and grandchildren. He cherished every moment spent with them, from daily talks and phone calls to hosting every holiday dinner.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Shantell Griffin Rizzuto and her husband Marcus; his son, Michael Todd Griffin; his grandchildren, Bryce Griffin, Ani’ Griffin, Ty Griffin, McKenzie Griffin, and Jake Griffin; great grandchildren, Grayson, Eliah, Naomi, and Maze. Michael is also survived by his siblings, Jimmy Griffin, Russell Griffin and his wife Carol, Larry Griffin and his wife Peggy, and Cherie G. Thomas and her husband Raymond.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of forty nine and a half years, Linda Broussard Griffin; parents; James R. Griffin and Maude Broussard Griffin; brother, Ronnie Griffin; and sister, Patty G. Broussard.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.