J. Joseph Garrahy | |
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69th Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office January 4, 1977 – January 1, 1985 | |
Lieutenant | Thomas R. DiLuglio |
Preceded by | Philip Noel |
Succeeded by | Edward D. DiPrete |
61st Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office January 7, 1969 – January 4, 1977 | |
Governor | Frank Licht Philip Noel |
Preceded by | Joseph O'Donnell Jr. |
Succeeded by | Thomas R. DiLuglio |
Member of the Rhode Island Senate | |
In office 1963–1969 | |
Personal details | |
Born | John Joseph Garrahy November 26, 1930 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Died | January 24, 2012 West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. | (aged 81)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Margherite DePietro |
Children | 5 |
Residence | East Greenwich |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1953–1955 |
Rank | Staff sergeant |
John Joseph Garrahy (November 26, 1930 – January 24, 2012), known to Rhode Islanders as J. Joseph Garrahy or just "Joe", was an American politician. He served as the 69th Governor of Rhode Island from 1977 to 1985.