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Peter Ryan Obituary

RYAN Peter R. (Ret. Sgt. Det. BPD) of West Roxbury July 18, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Marianne C. (Archinski). Loving Father of Peter Ryan, Jr. (BFD) and his wife Maryellen of West Roxbury, James P. Ryan of Lake Tahoe, NV., and Kara Petitti and her husband Thomas of West Roxbury. Devoted grandfather of Marykate, Madeline, Bridget, Connor Ryan and Ryan Marianne Petitti. Brother of Margaret Josephine Gallagher and her husband John of MD., Msgr. Paul T. Ryan of Mashpee and the late John Ryan and his wife Elaine, Mary E. Reilly and her husband James, Katherine F. McGuire and her husband John, and James. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY Monday, July 22, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Name Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Sunday 2:00-8:00 P.M. Relatives and friends invited. Interment private in the Mass National Cemetery, Bourne. Retired from United States Coast Guard. Member of the BPD Detective Benevolent Society. Member of the DAV. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Peter’s memory to the Holy Name School, 535 West Roxbury Pkwy., West Roxbury, MA 02132. For directions and guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com WILLIAM J. GORMLEY FUNERAL SERVICE 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Herald from Jul. 19 to Jul. 21, 2013.

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Richard Sullivan

July 25, 2013

Sorry To Hear Of Peter's Passing He Was A Funny And Happy Guy. He Always Had A Good Joke And A Smile. I Used To Live On Hyde Park Ave. And Knew Peter From The Time I Was A
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Matt Skelly

July 22, 2013

Peter Ryan was best man for my father, Tom Skelly. Growing up, I heard his name spoken of often, and always reverentially. My condolences to the family.

Jimmy Donohue

July 21, 2013

God bless Mr Ryan and his family.

Jaclyn Mutascio

July 19, 2013

The Ryan family will always hold a special place in my heart, and Peter will always be remembered for his kind heart, humor, wit, and laughter. My condolences especially to his beloved Kara, may he rest in peace with his beloved Marianne.

Pat LeBlanc

July 19, 2013

Pat LeBlanc

July 19, 2013

I only met him once at his home because I work with his beautiful daughter, Kara. He made us all feel welcome and treated us like old friends. Happy smile and coarse wit entertained us the whole day. RIP

John Finneran

July 19, 2013

Though not shocking, still very sad all the same.I will never forget the GREAT times shared over the legendary St.Patrick's day dinners. What a great guy, he will be missed.

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