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Geraldine Monaghan Obituary
May 9, 1957 - March 26, 2023
Overland Park, Kansas - Geraldine Philomena Monaghan
May 9th 1957 - March 26th 2023
Geraldine Monaghan, a beloved member of the community, passed away March 26th at the age of 65. She was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. She immigrated to the USA July 1987, where she became a US citizen in 1997. She became an IT Consultant for various companies Marion Labs, USDA, and Teva. She was an active member of the Irish community, volunteering for Celtic Fringe Organization, Kansas City Irish Center, and Kansas City Irish Fest. In her retirement she enjoyed golfing, traveling and of late wrote a wonderful book about her childhood "The Fire: The Story of an Irish Family."
Geraldine was a kind and caring person who always put others before herself. Her warm smile and infectious laughter will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Geraldine is predeceased by her parents Dorothy and Gerald McCarthy and survived by her loving son Keith, who was the joy of her life; her brothers Noel of Dublin, Ireland, John of Sydney, Australia, Ray of Sydney, Australia and Justin of Dublin, Ireland along with her many nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but her legacy of kindness and compassion will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
A memorial service and Irish wake will be held on Sunday, April 2nd from 4 to 7pm at Kansas City Irish Center, Drexel Hall, 3301 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64111. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Geraldine's memory to Harvesters Kansas City and ACLU
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Moya Morris
March 22, 2024
To mark the first anniversary of my dear friend Geraldine (Ger) Monaghan, I pray to you and for you. My brother Jackie and I miss you very much. Forever you will remain in our hearts. Thank you for your loving kindness in our lives.
Susie
March 22, 2024
Hey Ger
Just checking in to say how much you are missed and loved by so many.
Until we can meet again please know you are still in our hearts and prayers.
Love you, mate
Susie
April 5, 2023
I met Ger almost 30 years ago and although we would move in and out of each other's lives, it was like no time had passed when we did get together. It was so easy to fall into a conversation with Ger and she was always so happy to see you and catch up. When my Mickey passed in 2020 Ger was one of the first to reach out and she knew just what to say in the moment, even when there wasn't a lot one could say. Shortly after I was so lucky to spend more time with her talking about everything and nothing.
I have been blessed to know you, Ger. Until we all meet again, have a pint with Mickey for me! Love and miss you, my friend.
Deirdre (Dee) Clarke
April 3, 2023
Ger and I really connected in 2013 after a life-changing event for me. Over the years we talked together for hours about the deeper meaning of life and she was such a support to me. She was much more than my aunt through marriage, she was a true friend. I will miss hearing her voice, her laugh and her sage advice. I know she is gone straight to heaven. Till we meet again Ger, goodbye and thank you for your love. To all Ger's loved ones, my sincere condolences, she loved you all very much.
Leslie Shorthouse
April 2, 2023
I worked with Geraldine at Marion. She was such a smart lady and a joy to work with. I´m sure she will be greatly missed. God bless and my thoughts are with you all.
Eithne
April 2, 2023
Ger was kind, curious, loving & adventurous. I am so sorry we lost touch over the years but we had some great times together; for them & for her I shall always be grateful.
Sincere condolences to all her family.
Deborah Hewson and Gerry Rothwell
April 1, 2023
Sending our condolences to Keith and all of Ger´s family. She was indeed a very kind and generous person. May she Rest in Peace
Marie and David Byrne, Ronan, Fiona and Aoife
April 1, 2023
Sincere condolences to Keith, John and all Geraldine´s family. I knew Ger from our school days in Santa Sabina but our fondest memories are from our skiing holidays together in New Hampshire with John and Keith. Such fun times. May she rest in eternal peace.
Marie and Dave Byrne, Ronan, Fiona and Aoife
Karen Jones
April 1, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Geraldine´s passing. Worked with her and she was always a pleasure. Such a nice lady and so good at her job.
Nuala McElhinney
April 1, 2023
Deepest sympathies to all Ger's family especially her loving son Keith. I will miss my very special friend and phone buddy. Mass for Ger this evening Saturday 1st April 2023 @ 5pm in St. Gabriel's Church, Dollymount, Clontarf, Dublin. 3.
Nuala McElhinney, (Clontarf, Dublin)
Michael J. Larkin
March 31, 2023
Erin go bragh!!
Moya Morris
March 31, 2023
Ger and I became friends a few years ago, when she helped me, fill in some blanks on my family of origin tree. Ger's help and support were invaluable to me. Ger made me her 'honorary cousin'. For this I will be forever grateful. My condolences to Ger's Family and Friends world-wide. Moya, Northern Ireland
Jackie McLoughlin
March 31, 2023
My heartfelt condolence to Geraldine's family and her many friends in USA and Ireland
She was my 3rd cousin only got to know her in the past 2years
She was a wonderful kind and funny Lady
My her soul be at peace in God's Kingdom
Gratia Lake
March 31, 2023
Deepest Sympathy to all, may your memories keep her in your hearts. Rest in Peace Geraldine. x
Gratia Lake, Limerick, Ireland.
Mark Furlong
March 30, 2023
It was terribly sad to hear of Ger´s passing. I´ve so many fond memories over the years getting over to Kansas and around the US to visit, Ger , John and Keith. Your energy, warmth and humour was infectious! You´ll be dearly missed by all. Your life advice and encouragement will never be forgotten! Thoughts and prayers with your family and Keith. May you rest in peace. Mark, Amanda, Rían and Sienna Furlong. (Dublin, Ireland)
Adele & Barry McGovern
March 30, 2023
Sincere condolences to all the McCarthy family on the loss of your sister Geraldine. May she rest in peace and may the many happy memories you share be of some comfort at this most difficult time.
Eileen Boogher
March 30, 2023
Was so very sad when I heard of her passing. We had many good political discussions over the years. She was a breath of fresh air in this sometimes difficult world that we live in. She will be missed for sure
Jennifer Foley
March 30, 2023
I´m so sorry to hear of Geraldine´s passing.
We were in school together and it was always a pleasure to be in her company.
My sincere condolences to all her family .
May her dear soul rest in peace.
Jennifer.
Clontarf. Dublin.
Karla Richardson
March 29, 2023
I worked with Geraldine for a few years and she was so delightful. She was feisty, full of wonder, caring and kind. I brought a 12 layer chocolate cake (from The Cheesecake Factory) into work one day and she went crazy over it! She was known as the chocolate snob because she kept only the BEST chocolate stashed away in her drawer for special occasions. We had a lot of laughs and good times, and I will dearly miss her.
Harry McElhinney
March 29, 2023
My condolences from an old friend in Dublin 3 from the 80's
Noreen Higgins
March 29, 2023
Condolences to her family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
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