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John Geary Obituary

GEARY, JOHN GREEN ISLAND - John W. Geary, Sr., 77, died peacefully with his family surrounding him on Friday, August 12, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. Born in Watervliet, son of the late J. Kenneth and Margaret Catlin Geary, he has resided in Green Island for 56 years. He was a graduate of LaSalle Institute in Troy and had attended Manhattan College. Jack had been employed by Conrail for 22 years, retiring in 1995 as a train dispatcher. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Legnard-Curtin Post American Legion and the Vagabond Club, both in Green Island. His favorite thing in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is the beloved husband of Jane O'Connor Geary, with whom he celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last Saturday; loving father of Jack Geary, Jr. of Rensselaer, Jeffrey (Jayne) Geary of Jacksonville, FL, Judy (Dave) Naske of Grafton, Jill (Peter) DePuccio of Troy, Jeanne Geary of Manhattan and Jay (Karen) Geary of Halfmoon; brother of Jim Geary of Indiana, Jerry Geary of Maryland and Joe Geary of Cohoes; step son of the late Mildred Geary; step brother of the late Mildred Britton; nephew of Sister Germaine Catlin, DC of Menands; brother in law of Edward O'Connor of East Greenbush. Jack also leaves behind his cherished 14 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the McNulty Funeral Home, 147 Hudson Avenue, Green Island on Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. and at St. Patrick's Church in Watervliet at 9:30 a.m. Calling hours will be on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Charles Sulzman and staff for the wonderful and compassionate care given to Jack. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the American Lung Association, 155 Washington Avenue, Suite 210, Albany, NY 12210, in memory of Jack.

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Published by The Record from Aug. 12 to Aug. 15, 2011.

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Tom & Su Cowieson

August 30, 2011

Jane, thank you so much for calling to share the news of Jack's passing to Su & I. What a long and happy life you were able to share together - 59 years. We have many great memories of big Jack and so clearly recall sitting in your yard and having a special visit. To all the Geary family - may your memories and stories be shared out loud forever. God bless you Jack.

Monica Cartagena

August 19, 2011

My deepest condolences to you and your family, Jeanie. Love always the Cartagena family.

August 18, 2011

Dear Jill and Peter and Family and Judy,

I am very sorry about the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Joanne (Agars) Burns

Dave Vile

August 18, 2011

Sorry for your loss.I had a lot of fun with Jack in the dispatcher's office.

August 17, 2011

Sorry for passing of Jack.He was one of a kind,a great train Dispatcher and always-always a gentleman.

Art Dowd

August 17, 2011

My sincerest condolences,Jack was a great guy,and a gentleman. He had a kind of quiet strength,he'll be missed.

Sharon Wolcott

August 16, 2011

Jane so sorry to learn of your husband's passing. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers

Christina Magill

August 16, 2011

Jack sorry for the loss of your dad my prayers are with you.

Sharon Wolcott

August 16, 2011

Jack so sorry to hear of your father's passing.Joan you will be in my prayers for the days ahead

Frank Lamiano

August 15, 2011

So sorry to hear of the passing of Gus Gus John Geary, as he was known @ LaSalle and Manhattan. My prayers are with his family.

Michael Smith

August 15, 2011

Jack, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our prayers & thoughts are with you. Take care my friend.

Michael Smith
Misfits Golf League

August 15, 2011

Jeanne I am so sorry to hear about your Dads passing. Please know I am thinking of you and your family at this time.
With Love and Peace,
Melissa Cartagena

Antonia Bradley

August 15, 2011

Jack & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Susan Poleto

August 15, 2011

Jeanne, I would have preffered to exteend my condolences to you and your family in person however.....I work nights so I am unable to do so. I've always heard wonderful words when it was in reference to your Dad. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Look forword to seeing your beautiful and wonderful smile again on the train. Susan Poleto (Amtrak conductor)

Melissa Sleurs

August 15, 2011

Karen and family,

I am so sorrry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Marian Gogola

August 14, 2011

My heart goes out to the Geary family, I remember your Dad so vividly and wish I could attend his services but unfortunately, I will be away this week on business. May you keep the memories of him close and know he is always in your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time

Chris and Brenda Ryan

August 14, 2011

Jack and Family, Sorry for your loss, please know that your in my thoughts and prayers. Life is Only one day at a time.

August 14, 2011

Jill and Family , so sorry to hear about the lost of your dear father. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Love Marika

Tom Brown

August 14, 2011

Jean and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lisa Julian

August 14, 2011

Judy and Family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

August 14, 2011

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

August 14, 2011

The Brothers of LaSalle Institute wish to convey our sympathy to the family of John. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Brother Peter

Kelly (McDonald) Daigneault

August 12, 2011

To the Geary Family: Was so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband and dad. I have such fond memories of growing up down the street from your family and playing with Jeanne and Jill as a child. You were always so kind to me and wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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