Gerald W. Geraghty, Jr., 75, of Tualatin, Oregon, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2010 in Tualatin. He was born on December 9, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Gerald Sr. and Agnes (Barry) Geraghty.
He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1955. He served proudly as a USMC pilot during the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Major in 1975 after twenty years of service.
Gerald enjoyed fishing, golfing, and playing tennis. He was a devoted and loving friend, and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his sisters; Jean Geraghty of Phoenix, Arizona, Kathy Hoffman of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, & Sharon Wolfgram of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, his sons; Sean Geraghty of Scottsdale, Arizona, Kevin Beck of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, & Brian Geraghty of Birmingham, Alabama, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, and dear friends Joanne Nilsson and Suzanne Geraghty.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 2:00pm at Lincoln Memorial Park in Portland, Oregon. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, Portland, OR.
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