Barbara J. Geraghty, 82, of Ferncrest Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on March 5, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Warren Geraghty.
Born in Centerdale, RI, a daughter of the late Thomas and Hazel (Kimball) Harring, she was a lifelong resident of Riverside.
Mrs. Geraghty was a Teacher at the East Providence High School Career and Technical Center for 30 years before retiring in 1999.
Barbara graduated from East Providence High School Class of 1959 and received her bachelor’s degree from Rhode Island College Class of 1982.
Mrs. Geraghty was a former Chairman of the Board of the Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union. She was a member of the East Providence Prayer Group and a volunteer at the Muscular Dystrophy Telethons. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing daily crossword puzzles.
She is survived by her children, Kevin T. Reilly Sr. (Donna) of Warren, Sean P. Reilly (Denna) of New York City, NY and Kimberly A. Reilly-Foeri of Riverside; six grandchildren, Tara, Kevin Jr, Kaitlin, Emily, Jonathan and Lauren and seven great grandchildren, Cameron, Carla, Greyson, Riley, Graham, Brooks and Charli. She was the sister of the late Robert Kimball, Thomas Harring and George Harring.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Monday March 10, 2025 in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 11 a.m.
Calling Hours are Monday morning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
