Dorothy Veronica Griggs – Star News Group

Dorothy Veronica Griggs, 92, of Allenwood, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Born in Manhattan, she later lived in Dunellen and Bradley Beach before settling in the Allenwood section of Wall Township in 1957. She was a graduate of Asbury Park High School, where she earned varsity letters in both softball and basketball as a sophomore—an early testament to her spirited nature and determination.

Dorothy worked for many years as a bookkeeper at the Asbury Park Press. After leaving her professional career, she dedicated herself fully to raising her five children, a role she embraced with unmatched love and commitment. Later in…