Obituary of John R. Geraci

John R. Geraci, Sr., 92, formerly of 514 Stowe St. in Jamestown, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing. He was the husband of Beverly Burnett Geraci whom he married January 2, 1954 and who died February 5, 2013. A lifelong area resident, John was born March 17, 1927 in Jamestown, the son of the late Angelo and Mary La Marca Geraci, and was a graduate of Jamestown High School. In earlier years, he worked as a sprayer in the auto body trade and later retired as a sprayer from Watson Manufacturing. John enjoyed bowling throughout his life and was an avid New York Yankees and Buffalo Bills fan. Surviving are a son, John R. Geraci, Jr. and daughter, Judy (William) Mohney, both of Jamestown; three grandchildren, Melissa Geraci of Jamestown, David Geraci of Texas and Mary Mohney of Jamestown; and two great-grandsons, Julian Hasson and Isaac Ahlquist of Jamestown. In addition to his wife, Beverly, he was preceded in death by a grandson, John R. Geraci III who died September 26, 2016; and three sisters, Irene Dispenza, Laura Clement and Joyce Bonfiglio. Visitation and services will not be observed. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221-7383.