Governor Garrahy Remembered

John Joseph Garrahy (November 26, 1930 – January 24, 2012), known to Rhode Islanders as J. Joseph Garrahy or just "Joe," . He served as the 69th Governor of Rhode Island from 1977 to 1985.

Feb 1989 -- J. Joseph Garrahy with granddaughter Michaela and Kaley the dog at their home in Narragansett -- Providence Journal photo

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Garrahy was elected to the R.I. Senate in 1962 as a Democrat, and served there until 1968. While in the Senate, he also served as Deputy Majority leader from 1963 onwards.

In 1968, Garrahy was elected the 61st Lt. Governor of R.I., and served in that office until 1977, when he was elected Governor, defeating James Taft in the election. He served as Governor until 1985, after being reelected in 1978, 1980 and 1982.

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