J. Joseph Garrahy

J. Joseph Garrahy
69th Governor of Rhode Island
In office
January 4, 1977 – January 1, 1985
LieutenantThomas R. DiLuglio
Preceded byPhilip Noel
Succeeded byEdward D. DiPrete
61st Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island
In office
January 7, 1969 – January 4, 1977
GovernorFrank Licht
Philip Noel
Preceded byJoseph O'Donnell Jr.
Succeeded byThomas R. DiLuglio
Member of the
Rhode Island Senate
In office
1963–1969
Personal details
Born
John Joseph Garrahy

(1930-11-26)November 26, 1930
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedJanuary 24, 2012(2012-01-24) (aged 81)
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMargherite DePietro
Children5
ResidenceEast Greenwich
Alma mater
ProfessionPolitician
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1953–1955
RankStaff 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.