William J. Geary MD

William J. Geary, MD, (“Bill”) of West Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center on Sunday, March 2, 2025, as the sun was setting. Born on January 20, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the third of six boys born to the late Frederick Geary and Catharine (Callahan) Geary. Bill grew up in Springfield, MA and attended Cathedral High School, College of the Holy Cross and Georgetown Medical School. He began his residency in Washington D.C. where he met the love of his life, Marcy, whom he was married to for over 50 years. In 1969, Marcy and Bill moved to West Hartford, CT where Bill joined his brother Fred in private practice in Internal Medicine and was a member of the medical staff at St. Francis Hospital for over 43 years. Over the years, Bill developed many fond relationships with the patients he cared for. He was also committed to teaching future physicians, dedicating himself to training them clinically and instilling the importance of being a compassionate provider. He always said had he not been a doctor he would have been a teacher. Bill served as President of the Medical Staff at St. Francis for many years and held executive positions at the Connecticut State Medical Society and the Hartford County Medical Society. While Bill found pride in his professional achievements, his greatest joy was his family. His fondest memories included time with his family in West Hartford and summers at White Sand Beach in Old Lyme, CT. During the school year, Bill would often dash out of the office to try and catch a game, a match, or a meet for one of his kids, directing his staff, “tell the answering service I’m on the beeper!” Summers included time with his brothers and the extended Geary clan for sailing, boating, clambakes, and gatherings on a cottage deck where music was always playing. His later years were perhaps his favorite. He welcomed 14 grandchildren and filled his days visiting and attending their events. But he also enjoyed the quiet moments such as taking early morning walks with them on the beach or playing cribbage. In addition to his beloved wife, Marcy, Bill was predeceased by his brothers John, Fred, and Stephen Geary, sisters in law Ruth and Cindy Geary, and nephews Brett and Frederick Geary. He is survived by his brothers Michael and Thomas and sisters in law Janice and Terri, as well as his 5 children and 14 grandchildren: William and Cari (Emily and Erin), Brian and Sarah (Kaili, Conor and Liam), Meghan and Austin (Clare, Maggie and Ryan), Michael and Colleen (Brendan, Jack, Patrick, Luke and Paul) and Kevin and Melissa (Levi), and his many nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Sunday, March 23, 2025, from 2-5 p.m. at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle, 872 Farmington Ave, West Hartford. The burial will take place immediately after mass at Fairview Cemetery, 200 Whitman Ave, West Hartford. The family is so grateful for the care and respect Bill received in his last days. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, CT.