Character guide
Francis Griffin
Voiced by Charles Durning
Francis is Peter's father, a strict Catholic and possibly the hardest working man alive, this however means that he has little time for emotion.
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Biography
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He worked at the mill for about 60 years before being forced to retire. Peter asked him to stay with the family so that they could become closer, despite Lois' misgivings, and criticized their various habits, which he considered sinful.
At the Happy-Go-Lucky Toy Factory (where Peter worked), Francis shows proficiency and is hired as a foreman, later firing Peter in the process. A hardline stereotype Traditional Irish Catholic who has devoted his whole life to work and not his son, he began working for the pope after being introduced to him. He hates Peter's wife Lois because she isn't Catholic; he even went so far as pinning a big sign on her wedding car reading "Just Married--To A Protestant Whore."
Although he seems gruff and strict on the exterior, Francis cares for Peter deep down. He attended his son's funeral, after Peter was believed to have died in the ocean. He also cares for his grandchildren. He kissed Meg, saying that it's great to see the kids, read Stewie to sleep (with a Bible story involving death), and attends Chris' wedding in the future. He also appears at Jasper's wedding, although they are not related and he seems to dislike Brian. It has recently been revealed that he may have become a follower of Peter's ill-fated Church of The Fonz. At the very least, he respect its values.
Francis was married to Thelma, but she eventually left him. They are now divorced.
