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for David Ryan
bill endicott
August 14, 2008
It's hard to believe it's been a year.
I constantly think of Dave and recently had a conversation with some friends talking in glowing terms about the heart and the humanity of the man.
He is one of a handful of people who have passed that I dearly miss.
Christina Facella
August 13, 2008
Hi Erin,
I'm always reminded of Dave because I still have some ugly ties that I can't give away. He was a great guy and there's no one to replace his smiling face.
Sincerely,
Christina
Denise DesLauriers
August 25, 2007
Dear Mary & family,
My sincere sympathy on the loss of Dave. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Denise Des Lauriers Leshefsky
Barbara (McGann) Demore
August 21, 2007
Dear Mary;
I was so sorry to hear of David's passing. David was one of my favorite "kids" from Fairfield Street. I have such wonderful memories of him... he was so funny, upbeat and just plain nice. He left us much too soon. I wish you and your family strength during this time.
Nancy Burns
August 20, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the Ryan family. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of all the Ryan brothers. I loved coming home from playing outdoors to find a Ryan at my house hanging out with my brother Paul. I spent many hours watching them flip baseball cards, playing whiffleball, climbing trees or just following them around.
Dave's kind and gentle nature was a precious gift to all who knew him.
God bless,
Nancy Bedrosian Burns
Michelle Trail-Edwards
August 17, 2007
To The family of Mr. Ryan, I am so sorry for your loss.
Having worked as his clinical coordinator, I remember Mr. Ryan as being quite funny and very direct.
A great person to have a conversation with and a wonderful person.
He will be truly missed.
My prayers will be with you his family.
Christine (Cavanaugh) Giglio
August 16, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ryan, Scott and Erin,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Ryan. My parents were so fond of him, as are my memories of Mr. Ryan from the days when Scott and I were at the Highlands School. He made such a positive impression on all of us. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Michael McGann
August 16, 2007
I am deeply saddened by the passing of David as he was one of my older brothers growing up on Fairfield st. as well as all the other Ryan boys. I as well just recently heard of his illness and my condelences go out to his family. David was a Great guy, and he will deeply and sorely missed by all of my family
Steven English
August 16, 2007
Dear Mary, Scott ,Erin and the entire Ryan Family,
I want to tell you how saddened I was to hear the news about Dave or as I knew him "coach".
My family and I still laugh about how when I first was coached by him in basketball he called me "quarter pounder" and later as I grew, "Big Mac". His sense of humor was priceless.
He will be missed.
Sharon & Greg Walsh
August 16, 2007
We are very sorry to hear of your family's loss, our thoughts prayers are with all of your family.
Jimmy Giblin
August 16, 2007
Dear Mary, Scot,Erin and the entire Ryan Family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family. David was always so kind to our mother and gave our family so much support over the years. David was and will always be remembered by all the neighborhood for all the joy and happiness he brought to us all.
Patricia Mahoney
August 16, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ryan, Scott & Erin:
I am so deeply saddened by your husband's/father's passing. He and all of you are so very special to me. I hold many fond memories of all of you in my heart!
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
I LOVE YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH,
Paul Gillis
August 16, 2007
My condolances to the entire Ryan Family. David was a fine man, as well as a good golfing buddy up at The Oakley. My thoughts are with the family.
PAUL BEDROSIAN
August 16, 2007
TO MARY,SCOTT, LAUREL ,ERIN,STEFANO
BUDDY,RICHY,DENNIS AND JACKIE
DAVE ALWAYS HAD THAT MAGICAL GIFT OF MAKING HIS FRIENDS FEEL SPECIAL. HE HAD A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT HE WAS INVOLVED WITH AND HIS WORK ETHIC AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL WERE SECOND TO NONE.HIS MOTTO IN LIFE WAS TO ALWAYS GIVE YOUR BEST EFFORT
IN EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO AND TO
NEVER TAKE ANY SHORTCUTS BECAUSE
SHORTCUTS WERE SOMEHOW KIND OF LIKE CHEATING.
I REMEMBER FIRST MEETING DAVE
AT SNEAKERTEST AT HOOD RUBBER IN WATERTOWN WHEN I WAS 8 YEARS OLD AND DAVE WAS ONLY 7.
UNTIL THAT DAY, I THOUGHT ALL
KIDS WERE ABOUT THE SAME IN APPEARANCE AND SIZE. I WAS
STANDING WITH DAVE IN LINE WAITING FOR OUR TURNS AND I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT WHEN HE TOLD ME THAT HE WAS ONLY 7. HE WAS ABOUT 6 INCHES TALLER THAN ME AND HIS HANDS AND FINGERS WERE TWICE THE SIZE OF MINE. LITTLE DID I KNOW
THEN AT THE AGE OF 8 THAT GOD ALSO
GAVE HIM THE BIGGEST AND KINDEST HEART.
WE IMMEDIATELY BECAME BEST FRIENDS GOING THRU LITTLE LEAGUE,CADDYING EVERY DAY AT THE OAKLEY COUNTRY CLUB IN WATERTOWN,
PLAYING BASKETBALL SOMEWHERE OR AS
WE CALLED IT BACK THEN JUST SITTING
ON THE WALL WATCHING THE CARS DRIVE
UP AND DOWN MOUNT AUBURN STREET.JUST BEING TOGETHER WITH
OTHER CHILDHOOD FRIENDS( HIS BROTHER (BUDDY),WELSH,SULLY,PHILIP)OR PLAYING BASKETBALL IN OLEARYS
DRIVEWAY,EVERYDAY WAS GREAT.
I REMEMBER WHEN DAVE WENT OFF TO TEXAS TO GO TO COLLEGE AND HIS MEETING AND FALLING IN LOVE WITH MARY AND DAVE TELLING ME HOW HE WAS GOING TO BE THE BEST HUSBAND AND FATHER THERE EVER WAS AND HE MOST CERTAINLY KEPT HIS WORD.
WHEN YOU LOSE SUCH A GOOD FRIEND AS DAVE YOU ARE REMINDED THAT LIFE IS TRULY A GIFT FROM GOD
AND THAT SOMEDAY THAT GIFT IS RETURNED TO GOD. THIS PAST WEEK HAS
BEEN PARTICULARLY DIFFICULT FOR ME
IN THAT A FEW DAYS BEFORE DAVE'S PASSING ANOTHER CLOSE FRIEND OF MINE WHO WAS ALSO ADMIRED AND LOVED
BY ALL HIS FRIENDS PASSED AWAY UNEXPECTEDLY.
MAY GOD KEEP YOU STRONG
WITH LOVE ALWAYS
PAUL, LARRY AND MRS.B.
Bob Medeiros
August 15, 2007
Mary, Scott and Erin
I was very sad to hear of Dave's passing. Mr Ryan was always one of the friendliest fathers I knew while growing up in Braintree.
I wish you the best in these tought times and my thoughts are with you.
Dawn MacKerron
August 15, 2007
To Mary, Scott, Erin and all of the Ryan family - The MacKerron's are very saddened to hear about David. We have the utmost respect for him, his kindnesses to all of us and for the true gentleman that he was. Our family has all of you in our prayers in the coming days. From The MacKerron's.
laura coyne
August 15, 2007
i am so sorry for the passing of mr.ryan,its such a tragedy after fighting the non hodkins battle for so long,i too am a warrior in the battle of non hodkins lymphoma cancer.i know what a stong fight he put up and the worries of the ryan family for the past 4 years.i dont know if any peace can be found for any of the family and friends of mr.ryan,but know that he is at peace now,no more pain and suffering,he fought a long battle.
GLENN ROBERTS
August 15, 2007
DAVE,
WE ARE GOING TO MISS YOU.THANK YOU FOR BEING A GOOD FRIEND.MAY YOUR MEMORY BE A BLESSING TO ALL OF US THAT WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE KNOWN YOU.
THE ROBERTS FAMILY,ANNE,GLENN, JAKE AND JOHNNY
Bill Hedlund
August 15, 2007
David Ryan was one of the founders of not just Braintree Youth Soccer, but Braintree Youth Basketball. Tireless, classy, selfless and most generous of his time and gifts he conveyed to those blessed to have made his acquaintence, we have all lost a friend of Braintree youth. May David Rest in Peace. A true gentleman, nice guy and a friend who will be dearly missed.
gary dexter
August 15, 2007
I am very sorry to hear of Dave's passing, my deepest sympathies to the entire Ryan family.I have great memories of playing with and competing against Dave for many years at the Daugherty Gym. He was a wonderful man and always had a smile on his face, and for me nearly impossible to get a shot off anywhere in the paint.
Our prayers are with the Ryan family in this time of great sorrow.
Gary Dexter
Dave McGann
August 15, 2007
Dear Ryan Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Dave's passing, I only recently learned that he was seriously ill. I have great memories of growing up with Dave on Fairfield St and playing little league with him. He was always a great guy and treated others with kindness. I know he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My deepest condolences.
Allen (Galzo) Gallagher
August 15, 2007
My deepest sympathies for "Davey" passing. The entire Ryan family from Watertown are great people. We had some great times growing up and playing basketball through the years. Davey was a great guy!
Christina Facella
August 15, 2007
Dear Erin,
I was so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I understand your pain because I too lost my father just 2 months ago to cancer. There are no words to say to ease the pain, just wonderful memories.
With Deepest Sympathy to you and your family,
Christina Facella (Southwick Clothing)
Geraldine (Giblin) Britner
August 15, 2007
Dear Mary, Scot,Erin and the entire Ryan Family
Our most sincere expression of sympathy is wished for all of you. A wonderful individual,husband,father,brother, uncle has left his legacy with us all and joined his family in heaven all to soon.
Gerladine (Giblin) Britner
August 15, 2007
Dear Mary, Scot,Erin and the entire Ryan Family
Our most sincere expression of sympathy is wished for all of you. A wonderful individual,husband,father,brother, uncle has left his legacy with us all and joined his family in heaven all to soon.
George Kippenhan Jr.
August 15, 2007
To the Ryan family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of "Mr. Ryan".
Mr. Ryan has long been a dear, sweet friend to my family.
I remember having 2 broken legs in the hospital when I was 7 years old. The Celtics were my life. One day, while I was lying in my hospital bed, in walked Mr. Ryan. He was always so comforting. He brought me autographed pictures of all the Celtics (including Larry Bird). Not only that, when I was able to walk again 4 months later, he sent me floor seats to Game 1 of the 1984 NBA Finals at the Garden.
He would light up Daugherty Gym with his presence. Kids flocked to Mr. Ryan. He coached my youngest brother's BYB team even though he did not have a child on the team. He was a teacher, a role-model and a friend to every kid who played BYB in the 80's/90's.
I will miss him and I am blessed for knowing him.
Jack Welsh
August 15, 2007
Buddy,
Galzo just read about Davey and called me. My heartfelt prayers go to Davey, yourself,and his family. He was always smiling, even last year @ Chris' Tournament, when it was evident he was not feeling well.
See you tomorrow.
Jack
Bill Nash
August 15, 2007
Buddy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for the eternal rest of your brother David.
Garelick Farms Distribution
bill endicott
August 15, 2007
Mary, scott & Erin, I was totally devastated to hear the news of Dave's passing. I moved to NH and have been out of touch with all that has happened in Braintree over the past year.
Dave is one of my all time favorite people. He was the most genuine, generous person that I had the pleasure of calling a friend.
There are so many wonderful memories that I could share examplifying his wonderful personality and graciousness. He was especially kind to both of my children. and called each of them his "little Honeys". I recall a time he allowed me to use his apt in NYC and made sure that the doorman knew my name and assisted in parking my car to assure a "good spot".
His concern for his family and his employees was what always impressed me and he was also one of the very best basketball players I ever had the pleasure of playing with and competing against.
I have the deepest, most profound respect for Dave and will forever miss him.
My condolences to you all for your loss and I will continue to pray for his soul.
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