William T. RUYECHAN

I first met Bill in 1978 when he was living in Maryland. We trained in Shotokan Karate together and I got to know him as an intelligent, patient and extremely kind person. He was ambitious and worked hard to accomplish his goals and his memory will not be forgotten. RIP Bill!

Dear Noreen and family: You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. I knew Bill at St Thomas High School where he graduated one class before me in 1968. He was a great friend and frequent Chess partner in those days, and, looking through the Guest Book, I was happy to see how he touched so many lives.

Dear Noreen, Alicia and Maura: we're so sorry to hear about Bill. It's come as a shock. I first met Bill when he gave a seminar in the Institute of Virology in Glasgow and subsequently at a VZV meeting in Maryland. He was good enough to offer me a post-doc position in BFLO and the Ruyechan-Williams family put me up during my first week in the New World. Bill was a big help to me in settling down in BFLO and he and Noreen made us both very welcome. He was a great person in and out of the lab....

Dear Noreen and family, I am so sorry to hear about Bill. He was a wonderful professor and although I did not know him well, I distinctly remember his smile and positive attitude. He was always supportive of students, patient, and encouraging and I know he will be missed, but I am sure he leaves you all with many wonderful memories. Sincerely, Jamie Heimburg-Molinaro

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Fr. Matt and all of Bill's family,

My sincerest and prayerful sympathy to all of you. I graduated with Bill from St. Thomas High School, Braddock in 1968 and we all knew Bill would be successful as a scientist, academician,scholar or chess player, or all of the above. He was the very best chess player in the school. May he rest in eternal peace.

My heartfelt condolances go out to the Ruyechan family. It is an honor for me to be a student of Sensei Bill. Every week I couldn't wait for the workday to end so I could go to the dojo and train with Sensei and be instructed by him. I think about him always. When I enter the dojo his high spirits remain with me. I am a better person for knowing Sensei Bill. He will be missed very much.

Bill was a collaborator of ours in the VZV field. He was a great person to work with and also a great person to talk to about any subject. As they say, a real "mensch". He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his wife, children and entire family