Harry Geraty Obituary
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He will be lovingly remembered by his four sons: Peter with Anita, Brian and wife Kimberly, Kevin and Shannon, and Timothy with wife Juli; grandchildren, great-children, numerous nieces, and nephews, as well as friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Teruko Monica Geraty, his sister Mary Peterson of Anchorage, his father Harry James Geraty Sr. and his mother Anna Thornton.
Harry Geraty joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 during 1949 and served for 25 years until retiring from the Navy in Anchorage, Alaska. Harry was awarded the National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star and the Vietnam Service Medal. His next career role was as a civil servant in the U.S. Postal Service whereupon he served 20 years and retired in 1993.
The Geraty's first experienced Alaska during Harry's assignment to the Kodiak Coast Guard base in 1962. He and his wife Teruko decided to move to Anchorage in 1969 as part of Harry's final military assignment at Elmendorf Air Force base. Harry passionately loved Alaska and was an avid outdoorsman.
A private family service will take place September 12th at the National Cemetery at Fort Richardson, Alaska.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer of 2024, in Anchorage, Alaska.
Harry James Geraty Jr., much loved, will be deeply missed.
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