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Gilda Jean RYAN

FUNERAL HOME

John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc.

25 William Street

Tonawanda, New York

Gilda RYAN Obituary

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 P. Ryan; 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sister of Verner Palesh and John (Carol) Palesh; predeceased by three brothers and two sisters; sister-in-law of Virginia Ryan, Mary Lou Palesh, Agnes Palesh and Joseph Gonda; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Friday in St. Francis of Assisi RC Church, 150 Broad St. in Tonawanda. Friends invited. A private entombment will be in St. Francis Chapel Columbarium. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Buffalo Cursillo Movement, PO Box 1673, Cheektowaga NY 14225 or to Hospice Buffalo. Gilda was a 1947 graduate of Riverside High School and was a member and past President of Tonawandas' Unit 264 American Legion Auxiliary. She was a long time active member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, Religious Education Teacher and RCIA Co-ordinator. She was also a member of the Tonawanda Senior Citizens and the Buffalo Cursillo Movement.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 1 to Jul. 2, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Gilda RYAN

13 Entries

Bill Poole

June 26, 2022

It 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

Nancy and John Babis

July 5, 2015

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.

MARK regalla

July 5, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Marie Ball

July 3, 2015

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.

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July 3, 2015

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 2, 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 meatballs of all time, which I take everywhere and get rave reviews and let's not forget the chicken paprikash, which I never really mastered but I tried. We all were fortunate to grow up in families where there was alot of LOVE, and love your mom did have! As we say goodbye to your mom in the next few days with saddened and heavy hearts, remember through her faith and the faith she taught all of you that she is right where she wants to be. Right up in God's kingdom with her "hunbun" and God's arms wrapped around her. Up with all the other family and friends that have gone before her. Imagine the Gath Terrace reunion that is taking place right now. As some drink their beer and others their iced tea, think of the laughter that is taking place. I'm sure my Dad saved some jokes or learned some new ones as he's been up there waiting. I will never forget Me. Brown. I will always remember the BEAUTIFUL lady, my "neighborhood" mom across the street. I LOVE you all.
Love, hugs and prayers to each and everyone of you.
Danell (Zeisz) Pazik

July 2, 2015

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

GG with her 4 Great-Grandson-Cioppa boys!

July 1, 2015

Mary & Paul Power

July 1, 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

July 1, 2015

Ryan family - I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Gilda was such a nice lady and we enjoyed both she and your dad in the Niagara County American Legion family. They were wonderful friends to my parents and others over the years.
With sincere sympathy, Joe & Linda (Love) Connell

Anne Schleef

July 1, 2015

My deepest condolences. I love you all!
-Love, Anne

Darlene and Russ Carlo

July 1, 2015

Aunt Gilda - I have so many wonderful memories of you. You're such a loving and giving woman. You and Uncle Glen gave everything to your family and what a wonderful family you raised. You will be missed so much. Love you! ~ Darlene

July 1, 2015

Dear Maureen, Glenn, Janet, Robin, JoAnn,Cathleen and Shawn,

I offer my sincere condolences in the loss of your mom. Words can not express the personal loss as Gilda joins Glenn in our heavenly home. Your loss reverberates in a community that is so blessed to have shared in her wisdom, commitment and sense of community for so many years. I am only one of the many people she positively influenced through her leadership and service at St. Francis of Assisi, the American Legion, Post 264 and Gilda's club. May you find solace in the legacy you carry on with such dignity and may the blessings your mom bestowed on so many, return to all of you ten-fold.
In loving respect, Bill & Dottie Poole

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