Edward Joseph Geraghty

Edward Joseph Geraghty passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 8th

, 2025,

surrounded by family at Kaiser Hospital in Ontario, CA.

Ed Geraghty’s warmth, intelligence, and steadfast character left a lasting impression on

everyone he met, whether it was lifelong friends, business colleagues, or new

acquaintances drawn by his welcoming spirit. Ed’s legacy is not only measured by his

professional achievements or the devotion he showed to family, but also by the countless

lives he touched with his wisdom and generosity. His memory will live on in the stories

shared during family gatherings, the laughter echoing on the golf course, and the lessons

he imparted to future generations.

Ed was born December 5th, 1937, to Patrick and Marion Geraghty in New York City. Ed was

dedicated family man, accomplished businessman, friend and generous leader to all.

Ed spent his formative years growing up in Billings, Montana where he had many friends

and enjoyed all the outdoor activities and freedom that the Big Sky state had to offer. Ed

was class president, football captain and homecoming king at Billings Central Catholic

High School where he graduated in 1956. Ed was awarded a full scholarship to Dartmouth

University where he played football and was a member of Chi Phi fraternity. After excelling

at Dartmouth for two years, he moved on to fulfill his military obligation with the US Army.

Ed served with the Combat Engineers at Fort Ord, California. After completing his military

service at Fort Ord, Ed returned to Billings, ready to embark on the next chapter of his life

with Jacquelin Elmore. Ed and Jacque were married on January 29th, 1961. Soon after their

first son, Patrick was born.

In 1962, Ed and Jacque moved to Denver, Colorado where Ed obtained a position in real

estate development at the Colorado National Bank while earning his MBA at night school at

the University of Denver. During their time in Denver, Ed and Jacque embraced the vibrant