Born in Jamaica , Long Island , NY on March 2 , 1913 , he is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years , Isabel , his devoted sister Ellen Greenfieldt -LRB- John Greenfieldt -RRB- of Bronxville , NY ; three nephews Kevin Griffin , Bethpage , NY , Brian Griffin , Deland and John Griffin , Johnsburg , IL and one niece , Maureen Howard , Lake Mary , FL .