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JOHN RYAN Obituary
JOHN J. RYAN
On Thursday, February 14, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of the late Aleyse V. and John J. Ryan, Sr.: brother of Pamela R. (Vernon) Williams, Stephen G. (Diane) and Richard M. (Linda) Ryan. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Liberty Grove United Methodist Church, 15225 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD, on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 10 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, 302 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC 28806. Use John J. Ryan, Jr. (Jerry) in memo section.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Steve M
February 23, 2013
Jerry was the Head Carpenter at the Eisenhower Theater the very first call I took there in 1981....I think it was a load out of Outrage.I don't think I'd ever taken a call at the Kennedy center before and was young and green,but he took time to share his knowledge with a young kid that he and never met before.That was Jerry and that is a quality that is sadly missing these days.i regret that I missed the viewing and service because I was teaching and rehersing an opera but I think he would understand.I am very glad I got to see him 2 days before he passed to share some stories. You will be missed Maddog
johnny wallace
February 21, 2013
Jerry and I have been friends since 1958 and he will truly be missed. I will always have fond memories of him.
William (Thumper) Burdette
February 20, 2013
Jerry was one of the nicest stagehands I ever worked with. He was a consummate professional and a dedicated union member. I am proud to have known him and to have been his Union brother. Sail on, Mad Dog. You will be sorely missed.
Tommy Miles
February 17, 2013
Jerry was a good friend of mine for over 50 years.We had a lot of good times together.We join the MD national guard together,spent many nights parting in DC. Jerry was in my weeding'. I will miss him forever.
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