Mary "Mimi" S. Griswold

Mary “Mimi” Griswold, 67, of Skaneateles, joined the spirit in the sky on Thursday. Born on June 30, 1957, in Brockton, Massachusetts, she eventually settled in the Central New York area, though the Cape was never far from her heart.

A graduate of Syracuse University, Mimi spent more than 25 years in the radio industry at Galaxy Media. She was a pioneer for women in the industry and mentored many young women throughout the years.

As an on-air host and program director, Mimi’s fierce passion for music touched the lives of Central New Yorkers. For decades, her mainly acoustic, highly eclectic “Blue Moon Café” radio show on TK99 and WOUR was a cozy part of the Sunday morning routine for listeners far and wide. She cherished the connections and community that came along with it.

When the mics turned off, you would find Mimi on a “right turn only” road trip, conjuring up a new hobby, sipping a cup of coffee in nature, working on the family’s passion project “Queen V’s Bees” or taking her kayak on an adventure to the Adirondacks. One thing is certain, creating memories with her grandchildren was always a priority.

Surviving are her husband, Bob; sons, Mike (Heather) and Casey; grandchildren, Davis, Reed, and Violet; and brother, Rick Savignano.

A piece of advice Mimi never hesitated to give: “Eat the cake!”

The family will hold a private Celebration of Life.

In lieu of flowers or donations, we encourage you to plant flowers in your backyard to help save the honeybees.