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Ryan Dean Gleason

Santa Cruz, California

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We are mourning the untimely death of a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend, Ryan Dean Gleason. He was 49.Ryan was born in San Jose and graduated from Armijo High in Fairfield. After receiving his Associates Degree, he embarked on a career in the non-profit industry, first with...

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Today and always, He is missed xo

My deepest sympathy to Ryan's family. I worked with Ryan at GWSV. At first I found him a bit intimidating but once I got to know him he became a good friend. Whenever I had a problem he was always there to give the best. When I decided to leave GWSV he was the first one to wish me luck. You will be missed and be at peace.

My sincerest condolences to the Gleason family and close friends. I have lived out in Utah since 2017 and have heard or seen Ryan since 2014 but when a friend sent me the news on this tragedy, I had memories instantly pop up with him. I also went through the SJ ARC back in 2005 then went and worked under Ryan at the GoodWill for about 7yrs as a driver. I have only good memories like 1 year we had the October fest at the Goodwill. One of the activities was the high heel race. I watched him and...

This is really hard. I went through ARC program with Ryan in the summer of 2001, I worked with him at both places in San Jose post program the following years till 2012. He was my boss, my friend and my brother.

My deepest condolences to all of the Gleason family I am so sorry for your loss. I met Ryan in late 2002 at the Salvation Army he was in charge of shipping at the time. He lived next door at Bridgewater and we all looked up to the guys that had graduated. He became the director of production shortly after I graduated and I was just starting to drive truck for the Sally. Ryan took the time to develop me as a route driver and believed in me as I became one of there best drivers at that time...

Deepest condolences to the Gleason family. I had the privilege to work with Ryan. He was a dedicated worker and always made time to assist others. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. Rest in peace Ryan.

Time and distance may have separated us, but I fondly remember our time together as colleagues and friends. The good times we spent on the golf course were priceless - the fresh air, the camaraderie, and the carefree spirit we enjoyed were all great. Rest in peace, my friend.

Serenity Wreath