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Hyde Park - Matthew William Ryan Sr., 65, a Hyde Park resident for forty years previously of Valley Cottage, NY died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx.
Born in Yonkers on December 30, 1946, he was the son of the late John M. Ryan and Catherine Watson Ryan. His mother survives in Warwick.
He received a Bachelor's Degree from Manhattan College.
Mr. Ryan's mission in life was to help others in recovery. He was a counselor at the Villa Veritas Foundation, Inc., in Kerhonkson for many years and retired due to his illness. During his time at Villa Veritas, he was proud to have helped many 9/11 first responders.
Matthew was past president of the Hyde Park Rotary, a former Hyde Park Town Councilman, and active with the Hyde Park Little League while his sons played. He also enjoyed reading and was an avid NY Yankee and NY Giants fan.
He was responsible for the creation of the Saturday night ALANON group at the Hyde Park Dutch Reform Church.
Mr. Ryan proudly served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two sons, Matthew W. Ryan Jr. and his significant other, Cambria Evans, of Providence, Rhode Island, and Eric S. Ryan of Atlanta, GA; two granddaughters, Sophia May and Emma Avalyn Ryan; five brothers, Paul J. Ryan and wife, Laura, of Arlington, VA, Neil R. Ryan and wife, Lois, of Warwick, John M. Ryan and wife, Heather, of Yonkers, D. Sean Ryan and wife, Lisa, of Westown, and Patrick F. Ryan and wife, Carol, of Middletown; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, Friday, January 27th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte.9, Hyde Park.
Funeral services will be 12:30 pm, Saturday, January 28th at the funeral home. Fr. Jack Hauser will officiate.
Graveside services and burial with military honors will take place at 11am, Monday, January 30th at St. Mary's Cemetery, Yonkers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Villa Veritas Foundation, Inc., PO Box 610, Kerhonkson, NY 12446.
To send a condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.
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fjohn reinke (MP64MC68)
June 2, 2018
I didn't realize that he was my classmate at the Prep. Makes me even sadder.
January 27, 2012
He touched and helped many. I will miss his presence, encouraging words and strong but gentle spirit at our gatherings. God speed fellow friend, but in my soul I know you have arrived already.
Mary Potvin
January 27, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Matt will never be forgotten.
Chip Morrill
January 26, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Sorry to hear about Matt.
Joan Ann Usis
January 26, 2012
I only knew him a short time but, he made an impact on me. Despite how ill he was, he was always there to help others who needed to talk - whether on the phone or friends coming to visit him. He held groups for recovery and was an inspiration to others.
Ed Klebaur
January 26, 2012
My condolences and deepest sympathy on the loss of Matthew, a kind and giving man. My prayers and best wishes to all of Matt's family.
Bob Granata
January 26, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families for your loss - Bob, Erin, Cara and Jamie Granata (Westtown, NY)
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
January 26, 2012
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
christine & randall v. kelsey sr.
January 26, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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