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RYAN--Allan A. III, died quietly and peacefully at his home in Bridgehampton, NY on March 2. Born August 6, 1931 in New York City; graduated from Eaglebrook School, Deerfield Academy, and Yale University. Spent his entire professional career in Municipal Finance at Smith Barney. Dedicated volunteer for and Trustee of The Boys Club of New York and The American Museum of Natural History. Lifelong artist and animal lover, whose precise work was shown in galleries from New York to Palm Beach to Nantucket. Tireless bodysurfer trained at Makapu'u Beach, enthusiastic backgammon player, expert bloody bull-maker, and premier pitcher for the Georgica Association summer softball games. Much-loved father to Sally, Tad (Allan A. IV), and Melissa, and magnetic and magnificent grandfather to Andrew, Cy, and Mimi Ryan, Will, Phoebe, and Kit Shaw, and Ryan and Tack Kaiser. Predeceased by Barbara Redmond Ryan, and survived by Alice Lamm Ryan. Memorial celebration to be scheduled, as he would have wanted, for a long, warm summer evening. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, to the American Museum of Natural History in memory of Allan A. Ryan III.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 10, 2019.

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Patrick M Donza

September 8, 2025

I am sorry to hear of Alan 's passing.
I worked for him.at Smith Barney from 1965 to 1972.
Alan was a great manager to work.
He went out of his to throw an engagement party at his appointment for me and my wife to be Patricia.
I wanted to thank him.and family for being so kind.
He will be missed

Harry C Cushing

March 31, 2024

To TAD , Sally and Family I am so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. All the years of NYC holidays and then in Palm Beach were such a wonderful part of my childhood memories. May he rest in peace .

March 21, 2019

Allan Ryan served the Boys' Club of New York with distinction as a member of the board of trustees. His dedication and leadership changed the life course for thousands of disadvantaged boys. With gratitude. Stephen Tosh, Boys' Club CEO

John McDougall

March 18, 2019

Allan was my first boss on the municipal bond trading desk at Smith Barney. Smart, great sense of humor, and good leader.Working under him helped me develop the confidence to pursue and reach my goals in the financial industry.It was a very good experience.

Thorson Rockwell

March 12, 2019

A finer human never existed...he always made me laugh; what more can you ask of anyone..?

March 11, 2019

My deepest condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May your cherished memories created, brighten your days and help sustain you at this time. John 6:40 gives much comfort by looking forward to Jesus promise of seeing your love one again.
Dee

Robert Redpath

March 10, 2019

Dear Alice,
I was one of Al's roommates in Calhoun and my wife Cecily and I met you and Al in the sky box at the bowl some years ago.
Al and I were at Deerfield together before Yale. Even then he showed his talent in art devising amusing cartoons of knights in armor for the Deerfield yearbook. He studied Art History at Yale, but I can't remember his drawing very much; he was too occupied with swimming, I think. So, to see his true talent in his detailed drawings of animals was a revelation. And I remember how appropriate that he married you, also a talented artist. I regret that we, living in England, have not had a chance to spend more time with you.
I sent Al two volumes of a publication which I did for our class and included a picture of the portrait he did for Carmen Cozza,which now hangs in Mory's entrance. It continues to be a great symbol for all Yale people. I hope that he received these volumes.
Cecily joins me in sending our best wishes to you and your large families.

Bob Redpath

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