City Of Tonawanda, New York
RYAN - Gilda Jean (nee Palesh) Age 85, of the City of Tonawanda, June 29, 2015. She was the beloved "Hun Bun" of Glenn J. Ryan, Sr. who died in 2006; mother of Maureen (Alan) Janik, Glenn J. Ryan, Jr., Janet Ryan-Ogiba, Robin (Thomas) Goff, JoAnn (Mark) Ciofani, Cathleen (Peter) Dauphin and Shawn...
Read MoreIt is good for us to remember Gilda near the anniversary of her death. What she and Glenn did for Post 264 was remarkable and worthy of emulation which her daughters and son have continued. Past Commander Bill
Bill Poole
June 26, 2022
We are so sorry for you loss. We enjoyed many a good story with both your parents through our Legion Family. Know that your mom was a very special lady and always willing to teach me about Auxiliary practices. She will be missed.
Nancy and John Babis
July 05, 2015 | Lockport, NY
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
MARK regalla
July 05, 2015 | Tonawanda, NY
Thank you Mrs. Ryan. That's all I can think to say. When my family fractured she folded me into hers. The summer she made wrap skirts for her girls, she made one for me. When she sent her girls on chore runs she sent me on one too, knowing how much I needed to be included in that big boisterous family. Through her great faith, I found my own. And she left behind a gaggle of Gildas and and couple of Glens with the same warm loving heart. Thank you Mrs. Ryan.....for everything.
Marie Ball
July 03, 2015 | Tonawanda
May knowing you are in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow. Ruth Hawthorne, Pres. Riverside High School Alumni Association
July 03, 2015
Maureen, Glenn, Janet, Robin, JoAnn, Cathy and Shawn
It is with a heavy heart that I write this about your beautiful mom. I moved in across the street when I was 4, so to say I knew your mom my entire life is a true statement. I am so sorry for your loss, each and everyone of you. Let me just say though how your mom touched my life. Other than being at your house almost daily, your mom taught me everything I know today about canning, making pickles of all kinds, the BEST Swedish...
July 02, 2015 | Gath Terrace, Tonawanda
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the memories you have of your Mother and Grandmother be with you always. God Bless.
Penny Giambra
July 01, 2015
GG with her 4 Great-Grandson-Cioppa boys!
July 01, 2015
To the Ryan/Palesh families, Mary and I knew your mother, father, and sister thru the Buffalo Cursillo Movement. We had many good times while we were living in the Buffalo area. Now we are in Florida and cannot be with you at this time. Sincerely, Mary & Paul Power
Mary & Paul Power
July 01, 2015 | Fort Myers, FL
