Harry Geraty Jr.

Jan 14, 1931 -

Aug 31, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Harry James Geraty Jr. of Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 31, 2023, at the age of 92 years.

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; sister, Mary Peterson of Anchorage; father, Harry James Geraty Sr.; and 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. 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, where he served 20 years and retired in 1993.

The Geratys 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 took place on Sept. 12, 2023, at the National Cemetery at Fort Richardson, Alaska.

A Celebration of Life will be held in summer 2024, in Anchorage.

Harry James Geraty Jr., much loved, will be deeply missed.