Obituary of Geraldine Laraia

Laraia, Geraldine M (Gerri) of Bethpage, LI died on October 5th, 2024. Loving Wife of Marty (deceased). Devoted mother of Joseph (Robin) of Damascus, MD., Kevin (Liz) of Ankeny, IA and Michael (Vincenza) of Islip Terrace, LI.  Loving and cherished grandmother of Gregory (Ashley), Emily, Samantha, Bryan (Amanda), Jason (Megan), Giulia and Michael.  Proud great grandmother of Lincoln, Thomas, Penelope and Leo. Gerri worked hard at night school to become a nurse. Gerri was well loved by everyone she met. She was lovingly known as Grandma to more than just her biological grandchildren. Gerri will be dearly and forever missed. 

Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (one mile north of the Southern State Parkway, exit 29).  Celebration of the liturgy of Christian burial, St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church, Thursday, 10:00 AM.  Cremation private.  Visiting Wednesday 3-5 PM & 7-9 PM.  In Lieu of flowers please make donations in Loving memory of Geraldine M Laraia to Mary Ann Tully Hospice Inn, 70 Pinelawn Road, Melville, NY 11747 or online www.hospicecarenetwork.org