Background
Garrahy, John Joseph was born on November 30, 1930 in Providence. Son of John and Margaret Neylon Garrahy.
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John Joseph Garrahy
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Student, University Rhode Island. Student, University Buffalo.
Career
Member Rhode Island State Senate, 1962—1968, deputy majority leader, 1967—1968. Chairman Rhode Island State Democratic Committee, 1967—1968. Lieutenant governor State of Rhode Island, 1970—1976, governor, 1976—1985.
Consultant J. Joseph Garrahy & Associates, since 1985. Member, board advisors Project Close-Up, 1977. Chairman Human Resources committee National Governor Association, 1977.
State co-chairman New England Regional Commission. Chairman New England Governor's Conference & Regional Commission, 1979. Delegate Democratic National Convention, 1980.
Chairman Coalition of Northeastern Governors, 1982. Board directors Providence & Worcester R.R., since 1992. Served in United States Air Force, Korea.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Connections
Married Margherite DiPietro, 1956. Children: Colleen, John, Maribeth, Sheila, Seanna Margaret.
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American -
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Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
Career
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1967 - 1968
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1970 - 1976
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1976 - 1985
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1985