Robert Neil Van Ry

Last night (Feb. 16, 2025) was the 50th Anniversary Celebration of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). It was a 4-hour, 15-minute show recapping 50 years of television history! Toward the end of the program, special attention was given to technical crew, including Bob Van Ry whose long-time career as stage manager with SNL was honored with a comment, "Thanks, Bobby Van Ry" and a photo of him! How exciting! If you saw it, it was a thrill! Bob would have been thrilled to have seen the appreciation and recognition for all his years of managing a huge cast of comedians...very special!

Bob was such an amazing Person and really funny! I met him when I sold his adorable Beach house his (get away on Crescent beach Florida.) We had many many conversations and what a story teller! His time on SNL was such a joy for him! Bob I only wished I had called you every time I went to - I got busy:( how sad! I hope you know how much i enjoyed talking with you! I know how much you loved your family! and your days on Crescent Beach

i found some of mr robert n. van ry military documents I would like to return them to the family... i can be reached via LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-anderson-b28531131

I as prior military would like to return them to the family

I will always remember my many conversations with him. My prayers to the family.

I have so many wonderful memories working with Bobby at SNL. He and Joe (Dicso) were an amazing team and the first SM´s I ever worked with. Bob was very particular about the set being in perfect order for camera. He was on the move straightening the furniture, rotating a lamp, fluffing the flags & curtains. It got to the point I´d purposely leave things a little off knowing he´d take care of it and how much he enjoyed doing it. Whenever he´d point at something out of place and jump in to fix it, I´d just smile. My condolences to his family, he will be in my thoughts with love and gratitude.
Keith Raywood

Thought to all the family and friends of Robert.
Shaun1912

My first memory is seeing him on Adam Sandler page and realizing this man must have been loved and that made me smile because to be loved is one of life´s greatest things if you read this pray for me my name is sanford aka Breeze ....bless you mr RY I´m struggling but I hope my life is blessed like yours @wallofprotection on ig

To the Van Ry Family, we offer our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Uncle Bob. He treasured you as his children and played an important role within the family. I met Bob when he joined the North Jersey Chorus. At the time, both Bob and his brother Hank were members of the Bass and Tenor sections, respectively. Bob sang with the chorus for many, many years and acted as stage manager for our concerts! We honor his long life of professional accomplishments. Sincerely, Martha and Ike Young