Grant A. Briggs, Jr., of Branford passed away peacefully on Dec. 8, 2021. He was born in New Haven on March 25, 1928, to the late Margaret Greer Briggs and Grant A. Briggs, Sr.

He is survived by his son Grant A. Briggs III (Julia), granddaughters Allison G. Briggs and Samantha W. Briggs, and brother Joseph H. Briggs. Grant is predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth B. Doheny. He also leaves his longtime partner Ruth A. Froggatt of Meriden.

Grant was employed by many companies during his career as a manufacturing engineer, including Milford Products Corporation, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, United Spar Corporation, and International Silver Company for 17 years.

Grant was a lifelong resident of the Pine Orchard neighborhood in Branford. He graduated from Branford High school in 1946. He was also a graduate of the University of New Haven. Grant was a sergeant in the United States Army First Division in Germany, where he played the saxophone and clarinet in the Army Band from 1946 to 1948.

Grant was a loyal member of the American Legion Post 83 in Branford and served as the chaplain for more than 20 years for the post. He was very proud of this position and participated in many Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day parades, assemblies, and fallen war hero services.

Grant had many interests including a deep love of music, being an avid ballroom dancer, serving others, and fixing anything that was broken. He enjoyed keeping people in stitches with his quick and witty humor.

Visiting hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. with service at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 224 North Main Street, Branford.

In lieu flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the American Legion Post 83, 243 North Main Street, Branford, CT 06405.