John R. Geraghty, 55, passed away on Tuesday, November 20 2007 at 10 a.m. in his residence with his loving family by his side. John was born on February 18, 1952, in South Bend, to John and Margaret (Johnston) Geraghty. His mother preceded him in death. On November 21, 2001, he married Betty Fry in South Bend. She survives, along with his father and stepmother, John (Laverna) Geraghty of Plymouth; son, Michael (Melinda) Geraghty of Bloomington, IN; three stepchildren, Candice Julian of Huntington, WV, Jason Fry and James Fry, both of Tallahassee, FL; three grandchildren; two sisters, Susan (Thomas) Frisz of South Bend and Meg (Dave) Elkins of Bloomington, IN.; three brothers, Steve (Connie) Geraghty of Mishawaka, Kevin (Christine) Geraghty of Arlington Heights, IL, and David (Ruth) Geraghty of South Bend; and many nieces and nephews. John graduated from Jackson High School. He worked as a sales representative for Stanz Foodservice since 1979. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday November 23 in St. Joseph Funeral Home, Ireland Road, South Bend. Private services will take place at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery, Kendallville. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
Steve Mathews
JOHN R. GERAGHTY
February 18, 1952 -- November 20, 2007
John R. Geraghty, 55, passed away on Tuesday, November 20 2007 at 10 a.m. in his residence with his loving family by his side. John was born on February 18, 1952, in South Bend, to John and Margaret (Johnston) Geraghty. His mother preceded him in death. On November 21, 2001, he married Betty Fry in South Bend. She survives, along with his father and stepmother, John (Laverna) Geraghty of Plymouth; son, Michael (Melinda) Geraghty of Bloomington, IN; three stepchildren, Candice Julian of Huntington, WV, Jason Fry and James Fry, both of Tallahassee, FL; three grandchildren; two sisters, Susan (Thomas) Frisz of South Bend and Meg (Dave) Elkins of Bloomington, IN.; three brothers, Steve (Connie) Geraghty of Mishawaka, Kevin (Christine) Geraghty of Arlington Heights, IL, and David (Ruth) Geraghty of South Bend; and many nieces and nephews. John graduated from Jackson High School. He worked as a sales representative for Stanz Foodservice since 1979. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday November 23 in St. Joseph Funeral Home, Ireland Road, South Bend. Private services will take place at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery, Kendallville. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
South Bend Tribune 11/22/2007