Sally Kathryn Geer

Sally Kathryn Geer, 82, formerly of Farmington, peacefully passed on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 while with her family in Stafford, Virginia. Born in Hartford on June 25, 1939, the daughter of the late Erastus Cahoon Geer Jr. and Margaret Mary (Hornbrook) Geer, she had been a resident of West Hartford, Unionville and Farmington until moving to Florida for retirement. Independent and self-motivated, Sally worked for the State Department of Transportation for many years and was selected to be the State’s Brand Ambassador and representative when Boeing’s new and revolutionary 747 aircraft toured the State and the U.S. in 1970. She later transferred to the University of Connecticut’s School of Medicine in Farmington where she broke barriers while earning leading positions, culminating in her promotion as the Assistant Director for Graduate Medical Education, which she held until her retirement. Tireless, Sally continued working at the UConn medical school’s admissions office and at the Bristol and Naugatuck Housing Authorities where she managed the congregate living facilities. She was also a devout Catholic who was a long-term volunteer administrator, bookkeeper, and co-facilitator of a wellness group at the St. Helena church. Her activities continued when she relocated to Florida where she was a staple assisting Catholic charities in Fort Myers. Sally is survived by her son, John Monaccio of Stafford, VA; her grandchildren, Christopher, Caitlin and Brian Monaccio, and great-grandchildren Maeve and Mira Monaccio; as well as her son from a second marriage, Thomas Emmanuel of Rocky Hill, CT, and his children, Jamie, Olivia, and Charlotte Emmanuel. We’d like to thank the staff of The Woodlands, Marian Manor and Mary Washington Hospice for their treatment, kindness, and support during Sally’s care. There will be a Funeral Liturgy at St. Brigid Church, 1088 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, at 10am on Monday, August 16, 2021, followed by a private burial at the Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Molloy Funeral Home in West Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sally’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.