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Ryan, Daniel LATHAM Daniel Ryan, 67, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a brief illness. Born in Troy on August 19, 1944, he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (French) Ryan. Dan was raised and educated in South Troy and was a 1962 graduate of LaSalle Institute in Troy. He has resided in Latham since 1972. He was employed by the New York State Canal Corporation as a civil engineer for 37 years before retiring in 1999. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Latham. In his retirement, he enjoyed attending his grandchildren's school and sporting events and was a Siena basketball season ticket holder for 25 years. He was the beloved husband of Lynn C. (Murray) Ryan; devoted father of Daniel (Mary) Ryan of Colonie, Michael (Karen) Ryan of Loudonville, Sharon (Brian) Dongelewic of Loudonville and Christine (Craig) Wittenberg of Chester, N.Y.; proud grandfather of Kevin and Meghan Ryan, Sean and Evan Ryan, Ryan, Matthew and Jason Dongelewic and Julia Wittenberg; brother of Patricia (Patrick) Murray of Troy and Timothy (Mary Anne) Ryan of North Greenbush; brother-in-law of Mary Ryan of Newburgh, and dear cousin of Peg Lagitch of Troy. He was predeceased by his brothers, Frank (late Betty) Ryan and William F. Ryan. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 3-6 p.m. The funeral will be Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the Bowen & Parker Bros. Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road, Latham and at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice in memory of Dan. Condolence book and directions at bowenandparkerbros.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2012.

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Anne Tarsa

May 5, 2012

My sympathy to all of the Ryan family. Thinking especially of cousin, Patsy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Fondly,

Cousin Anne (Ryan) Tarsa

Del (Kenney) Leonard

April 24, 2012

Dear Lynn,
I was so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Please know that I will remember all of you as well as Dan in my prayers. It has been a "few years" since our South Troy days, but I don't think we will ever forget them, nor the people that made them so special.

Diane Ethier

April 23, 2012

Dear Mrs Ryan, Dan, Mike, Sharon, Christine and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Mr Ryan. Sharon- I have such great memories being at your house surrounded by your wonderful family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Diane and Med Ethier

Anthony Velten

April 23, 2012

To Mrs Ryan, Mike,Dan,Sharon and Christine
We are so sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers! Dan is the definition of great a husband and father! God Bless
The Velten Family

brian dongelewic

April 22, 2012

To Lynn, Daniel, Michael, Sharon, Christine, Patricia, Timothy, Mary, Peg, Kevin, Meghan, Sean, Evan, Ryan, Matthew, Jason and Julia: Our most heartfelt condolences go out to you for this most grievable loss. Dan was a fine and honorable man whose passing will sadly affect the lives of all who knew him. He will be in our prayers. Brian and Sheila Dongelewic.

katie Fouracre

April 22, 2012

Dear "Gram",Sharon, and Mike,
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Ryan's passing. He was such a great man, and he always had such great words of wisdom for all of the kids during the baseball games. He will be truly missed.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God received a special angel in your dad.
Love,
Katie, Doug, Jack, and Erin Fouracre

john dorr sr.

April 22, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

john dorr sr.

April 22, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Darryl Williams

April 21, 2012

Sharon and family, we offer our deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Elizabeth Longden

April 21, 2012

Sharon and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nichole Leto

April 21, 2012

To the Ryan's & Dongelewic's,
I am truly sorry you are all going through such a difficult time. Your father was such a great down to earth guy, he will truly be missed! May the wonderful memories help you through. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Gianni Gabriella Nikki

Adrienne Buckingham

April 21, 2012

Dearest Lynn, Mike and Family,
Dan was such an extraordinary man. We can see his warm smile, as he engages intently in conversation and we hear is loveable chuckle as he agreed or disagreed. Dan along with Lynn have given so much love and support to everyone around them, that surely Dan is in heaven. We will miss him deeply. Our heartfelt sympathy embraces you during this difficult time and we are here to help you. You are family to us. Love,
Adrienne & Bob Buckingham

Ray Rankins

April 21, 2012

Dan and family,

Sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you are in our thoughts.

Ray and Liz Rankins

The Tedesco's

April 20, 2012

Lynn and family,

Our deepest condolences in this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Donna And Frank Tedesco

Liz Nardacci

April 20, 2012

Danny and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love ya,

Greg Lisky

April 20, 2012

To the Family of Daniel Ryan ~ I am sorry to hear of the passing of Danny. I remember him from the old neighborhood and we had some good times with great memories. Greg and Toddy Lisky

Gayle Archambeault

April 20, 2012

I am so very sorry for the loss of a dear family member and wish to offer my heart felt condolences to Lynn .Dan, Mike , Christine and Sharon and all of the family

Ned/Cindy Dougherty

April 20, 2012

Dear Lynn and Family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this very difficult time-Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Ned/Cindy Dougherty

April 20, 2012

Lynn, Tim and family,
Please accept my most sincere condolences on Dan's passing. He will surely be missed by all his South Troy friends.

Paul Seney
Myrtle Beach, SC

April 20, 2012

The Brothers at LaSalle offer our thoughts and prayers for Dan and his family.
Brother Peter, Director

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