Mr. Charles "Buddy" Grippen Jr. Obituary (1930

Charles "Buddy" S. Grippen, Jr., 87 passed away on May 3, 2018 at Life Care Center of Attleboro after a period of failing health. Charles was born on September 18, 1930 and was raised in West Bridgewater, MA. He was a graduate of the Howard High School Class of 1951. He was employed as a milkman for Hoods Milk and the Leland Farm for many years before he began his career working as a bus driver for the Plymouth & Brockton Bus Company for 20 years. Charlie also worked as a custodian for the Plymouth School Department for 10 years before his retirement. Charles proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. Charlie is survived by his four children: Heidi and her husband William Roberts of Rye, NH; Karen Grippen of Norton, MA; Linda and her husband John Titus of Dennis, MA; and Michael Grippen, of Barnstable, MA. Charlie was the grandfather of Sean and Seth Roberts and Heather Pear. Charlie is also survived by five siblings: Barbara, Betty, George, Madeline, and Sandra, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his wife, June Shapiro Grippen, and four siblings: Bruce, David (Pete), Geraldine and Robert. The family would like to thank the staff and the residents at Life Care Center of Attleboro for the care and companionship they gave to Charlie during his time there and also thank the staff at Compassionate Care Hospice for the exceptional care they provided to Charlie and for their compassion and support services they extended to his family. At the request of the family, burial services will be private.