Adrienne Passadore Ryken

Born to Giacomo and Gina Passadore in Oakland CA,
Raised her five children with husband Richard Ryken, in Albany, California. Secretary at School of the Madeline and Administrative Assistant at Education Testing Service. After retirement she dove in to the study of art, specializing in water colors. She enjoyed plein air painting trips to Italy and Mexico with her fellow students. Fun loving and caring friend to many, she made all who spent time with her feel uniquely appreciated. She enjoyed listening to other people's stories.
Mentor to a host of graduate student roommates many of whom became life-long friends.
Generous and devoted mother of Rick (Debbie), Frank (Judy), Gina (Gail), Teasy (Jeff), and Maria (Jim).
Loving Grandmother to Ben (Austria), Joey (Zoe), Sean (Marcella), Seth, Byron (Krissie), Ryan (Shannon, Claire and Renee
Adorning Great Grandmother to Trey, Kody, Max, Noah, Nancy Matias, Paloma, Jaxon, Alyssa, Noah, Curran, and Sophia
Adrienne leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews. She is the last surviving family member of her generation.
Funeral Service at St. Anne's Church, 1600 Rossmoor Dr., Walnut Creek, CA, on December 8th, 2022, Rosary and Viewing 11:00, Noon Mass.
Reception to be held beginning at 2 pm, at the Yacht Club Restaurant, 1555 Bonanza St. Walnut Creek, CA.
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