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Lawrence Ryan Obituary
April 21, 1954 - Sept. 13, 2020
Lawrence "Larry" J. Ryan passed away peacefully in Naples, Fla., where he resided for the last four years.
A long time Bay Area resident, Larry attended Serra High School, graduating in 1972. He then went on to receive his degree in business at San Diego State University. After graduation, Larry returned to the Bay Area and had a successful sales career in the lumber industry before entering into insurance sales.
All who knew Larry will remember and greatly miss his sharp humor, generosity, and, most of all, his heart of gold. Larry loved watching the Raiders, singing along to the Rat Pack, reading a good book and traveling with his family. He had no greater pleasure in life than spending time with his children, grandchildren and lifelong friends.
Larry is survived and loved by his children Kelly (Charles) Murphy and Scott; his mother Dorothy, sister Nancy (Garry) Hines, brother Richard and brother-in-law Jim Murphy; his nephews Chris and Dan (Stephanie) Murphy and niece Alexa Hines, grandnephews Ryan and Marty Murphy, and his four adored grandchildren, Makenna, Grayson, Kellan and Arabella. He is preceded in death by his father Raymond and beloved sister Linda Murphy.
Larry's spirit will live on in those he knew and whose lives he touched.
A celebration of life for Larry will be held at a later date.
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Michael Healy
September 12, 2025
Dear Larry:
Most days I think about something funny or interesting you told me in the past. I smile in remembrance but also sad at the same time. Miss you my friend. Mike
Michael Healy
September 12, 2024
Dear Larry:
Andrea and I are in San Diego and Coronado for a few days this week. Oh yes I remember hearing about all of your fun times while at San Diego State. However, I so much wanted to call you up and get your good advice as to what we should be doing. But most importantly I wanted to have a few inevitable laughs while talking to you. We all miss you. Mike
Michael Healy
September 12, 2023
Dear Larry:
We(the Orinda Healy clan) miss you more than anything. Thanks for being such a good friend. Mike Andrea Carolyn and Catherine
Michael Healy
September 12, 2022
Dear Larry:
We all miss you. Particularly miss discussing ND, Raider and 49er disasters. Say hi to my mom. Mike
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Boyd Mannion
October 22, 2020
Larry was one of the best friends I have ever had. We had many great times together. Lots and lots of roaring laughter! I am missing him immensely. He was a great also a great impressionist, and a real good singer. I know we will meet again someday up yonder.
Michael
October 11, 2020
As good of a friend as anyone could ever have. Plus he was damn funny and very clever. My family and I will miss him forever. Michael Healy
Cindy Ryan Ernst
September 20, 2020
We'll miss you, Larry J., particularly your amazing humor and magnetic personality. Thank you for the beautiful and amazing children (Kelly and Scott) and grandchildren (Makenna, Grayson, Kellan and Arabella) you brought into this world. You lived a very blessed life!!
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