Richard E. Bryson

Richard E. Bryson obituary, Larkspur, CA

Richard E. Bryson

Richard Bryson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 11 to Mar. 13, 2017.
Richard E. Bryson Larkspur, CA Richard E. Bryson of Larkspur, CA passed away suddenly from heart failure on March 5, 2017 at the age of 63. A native of Rochester, New York, Rick was a proud Eagle Scout. Scouting's leadership skills and high ethical standards provided Rick with lifelong benefits and values that he carried with him throughout his education and professional career. He graduated with a degree in English and Economics from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, where he had been awarded a full Regents Scholarship. While at Hamilton, Rick was a member of the Emerson Literary Society, and his love of books and learning continued throughout his life. He earned his Master's degree, cum laude, in Finance and International Economics from University of Rochester's William Simon School of Business. Rick began his career in finance at E.I. DuPont managing the financial and currency positions of DuPont's overseas subsidiaries. He then moved to Chicago where he met his wife Susan while they were both working at Citibank Intl. Rick was a Senior Vice President in the bank's Mezzanine Fund investing in growth businesses. In 1982, Rick moved with Citibank to their San Francisco office. He married Susan in 1983, and they settled in Larkspur, CA. After Citibank, Rick joined Bank of America as a Managing Director. He later served as CFO for a public telecom company, leading the company through a successful IPO, before starting his own business strategy and consulting company, Biras Ventures. Rick served for a number of years on St. Patrick's School Board in Larkspur, CA. He was passionate about all types of music and that legacy continues to live on within his children. Rick's incredible memory, along with his sense of humor, made him a wonderful story teller. Rick always looked forward to annual family reunions at the Lake Mansfield Trout Club in Stowe, VT, where he enjoyed fishing, hiking, and sailing with his family. Rick is survived by his loving wife Susan, daughters Lauren and Anna, son William, sister Nancy and husband Tom Bachman of Rochester, NY, and four nieces and nephews. Rick was preceded in death by his father Elwood (Woody) Bryson and Helen Collins Bryson of Rochester, NY. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

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October 30, 2017

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Boris Bakovic

October 30, 2017

I worked for Rick at Bank of America for several years. I loved his passion for all things, his guidance and leadership, his selflessness. I'm very sorry to hear the news of his passing. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones.

CW

March 12, 2017

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.

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