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Ryan Devine Obituary

Ryan Kevin Devine age 24, left our world accidentally in Alameda, Ca. on January 20th, 2010. The beautiful son of Joseph Bryan Devine and Susan Houghton Devine and one-of-a-kind brother and best friend to Joey Devine, Brendan Devine, and Edward Dillon. The "Ryman" had so many special gifts and talents, a unique band of friends, but most of all, a heart larger than life. He leaves behind his grandparents Regina and Joseph Devine, Joan and Sherrill Houghton; Aunts: Denise Devine, Mary Anne Devine, Regina Devine, Tara Devine, Jacqui Devine, Tricia Houghton Line, Kay Shudlick Houghton, Joyce O'Connor Houghton, Lynne Houghton, Joanne Giono, and Kelli Wiseth; Uncles: Eric Tryde, Kevin Devine (RIP), Brian Devine, Glenn Coffee, Dan Devine, Scott Houghton, Jim Houghton, and Darren Line. He loved all of his cousins: Dawn, Garrett, Jack and Tatum Lucier, Brian and Rebecca Devine, John, Lisa and Jake Devine, Erin and Kevin Devine, Marcus Alm, Sean, Christopher, Theresa, Michael and Alyssa Devine, MacKenzie Fegan, Sara, Conor and Brian Houghton, Henry and Lily Houghton, Hannah and Shea Line, David and Meghan Jones, Stephanie, Ryan, and Rory Bradley. Ryan says goodbye to all the awesome guys he grew up with: Justin Marshall, Elliot Carney, Boris Grogg, James Morrison, Jon Tejada, Anthony Pinata, Stephen Pinata (RIP), Matt Caselli, Danny Hollis, Nick Azpiroz, Matt Sherman, Yoji Reichert, Anne Schneiter, Matt Ramirez, Tommy Kelly, Justin Abels, Andy Carter, Sean Monroe, Sam Rogerson, Kit and Carly VanOrsdel, Meghan Niedermeyer and so very many more. Our hearts and lives were blessed to have you Ryan-We will love and miss you always. Services celebrating his very special life will be held at St Philip Neri Church, 3108 Van Buren St. Alameda, CA on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 11:00 am.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2010.

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Sue Bennett

September 8, 2010

Dear Sue, Joe and Family
I just learned about Ryan today and am so saddened by this tremendous loss. Our love and condolences to you and your family.
Love,
Sue and Don

Kathy & Tyrone Boyd

March 8, 2010

Dear Sue and family; We are a family that can identify with your heartbreak. Everyday brings a new way to deal with your pain. Allow everyone in your family to grieve in their own ways. Some will be laughing at the wrong times, crying, moving on with their lives, want to talk about Ryan while others will not. Your whole family is in such pain but the pain will change in different ways... you'll be so mad, so sad beyond belief, a million reason to ask, why our Ryan, why our beautiful Ryan full of life. I will pray for you each day as I pray for my beautiful daughter, may both rest in peace...
Kathy & Tyrone Boyd
P.S. We are Darren Line's Aunt & Uncle

Jess Karliner

February 21, 2010

Although I only knew Ryan for a relatively short while, I know that he was someone rare and special. He was a listener when someone needed to talk, a shoulder when someone needed to cry, a comedian when someone needed to laugh. I am morning the fact that such a special human being is now lost from our world and my condolences go out to his family.

Scott Humphrey

February 20, 2010

I only knew Ryan from his work at Burgermister. He was the kindest guy you could ever meet. I stumbled onto the flyer asking for information about his death and was absolutely shocked. To Ryan's friends and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Ryan will be missed my so many people.

February 8, 2010

Dear Sue and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the terrible loss of your son. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Terry and Michele Poore

Paula Kavanaugh

February 8, 2010

Dear Sue & Joe
We just heard the news of your precious son, Ryan. Our deepest condolenses to all of your. You are in our prayers.

Paula(Dell'Osso)Kavanaugh & Mike Kavanaugh

Ann Ratto

January 30, 2010

Devine Family: My mother, Dorothy, always spoke very fondly of you. My family and I are deeply sorry for your loss.

January 30, 2010

Dear Joe, Sue and Family:

We are so deeply sorry for the loss of Kevin. We just heard about it today, otherwise we would have made the service and been there for you.

All our love and support in these trying times. Martha & Alan Clark

Diane Riley-Paulino

January 29, 2010

Dear Family of Ryan Devine,

We don't know each other, but that doesn't matter at a time like this! My heart breaks for your loss, I too have a 24 year old beautiful boy, I cannot imagine what you are going through, but please know, there are alot of us out here that don't know you but are hurting with you and praying for you! May God Be with you now and always, Diane Riley-Paulino

Karol McKeever Turdici

January 27, 2010

Dear Joe and Family.
I was so saddened to read about the loss of your son Ryan. My prayers are with you and your family.

steve varady

January 27, 2010

Sue, Joe and Family,
Ryan had a positive impact on all of our lives and will definitely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Karen Silva

January 27, 2010

Dear Sue and Joe, Joey & Brendan, our heartfelt sympathy to you and your whole family at this most difficult time; your loss of your son and brother will never be replaced but Please know that your memories of Ryan will be with you always; on behalf of the entire Wiseth Family we send you our love and support, Kari Wiseth Silva

January 26, 2010

Dear Sue, Joe, Joey & Brendan,

I hope that the love of family and friends can comfort and strengthen you during this most difficult time. While there are no words to adequately express our sympathy for the profound loss you must be feeling. Please know that we are thinking of all of you and praying that you can find some comfort in your many special memories of your “Ryman”.

Love to the Sky!
Moe, Cam & Blake Rawlings

Lorelei Zermani

January 25, 2010

Dear Sue and Family,

So sorry to hear the news. My prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories you have of Ryan.

Karlyn Taylor

January 25, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Taylor family, Mike, Karlyn, Dale and Danny.

Chris Chew

January 25, 2010

Dear Sue, Joe, Joey and Brendan, Rich and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm sorry we can't be with you today. We are thinking about you all. Chris and Rich Chew

Nadine Rocca

January 25, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. May the cherished memories comfort you forever.

Matt Smyth

January 25, 2010

Sue, Joe, Joey and Brendan,

Our prayers are with you. Let all prayers for Ryan channel comfort, understanding and love to each of you and all who are suffering from the loss of Ryan. We are all so sorry for your loss. May Ryan's memory live on in your shared joyful experiences with him.

Love, Cousin Matt and his family.

Keep Faith.

Paul Brady

January 24, 2010

My dearest sympathy to Joey and Susan, and the family. Sorry, I can't be there. I can't imagine the pain at the loss of our children. Love from afar.

patricia mcLoughlin

January 24, 2010

so sorry to hear of your loss - please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers - love, Patsy McLoughlin and family

Aileen Bordin

January 24, 2010

Dear Sue, Joe, Joey and Brendan,
My deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to you for your tragic loss. I am praying for your family and I know that you have an angel in heaven who will always be with you. Hugs and prayers to all of you.

Deirdre McLoughlin

January 24, 2010

I am so sorry to have read about Ryan today in the paper. All my best to you and your entire family- I hope you find moments of solace that can help you through this time...much love-

Ibby Mogannam

January 24, 2010

I work for BurgerMeister, in San Francisco. I did not have a chance to meet Ryan, but as a parent, my heart goes out to his parents and family. I send you my warm prayers and strength as you endure such a loss.

Mary Ann Gholamipour & Family

January 24, 2010

To the Devines

We were so saddened to hear about Ryan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

K. Gallagher

January 24, 2010

To the Devines,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. Please know that I'm thinking about all of you.

Kaleen

Margaret Masterson

January 23, 2010

To the Devine family,

I am devastated to hear about Ryan. He was an incredible boy and young man and that is a testament to your family. I believe he will always be with you, and be YOUR angel protecting you. You are in my prayers.


Love, Margaret

Catherine Brady

January 23, 2010

Our deepest sympathy for the entire Devine Family at your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as well as with Ryan's friends. Catherine & Maynard

Patrice Costa

January 23, 2010

Sue,
My condolences to your entire family. I cannot imagine your grief at this time, but, I will have my class keep your family in their prayers as you will be in mine.

Lori Rolovich

January 23, 2010

Dear Sue, Joe and Family,

My heart breaks for you all. Our minds cannot wrap around the idea of losing a child, no matter what age. I am so deeply sorry for your loss of Ryan~son, brother, friend. I pray that some day warm memories will become the band-aid for your broken hearts. May Ryan soar with our God and His angels. May you find strength in all of us that hold you so dear. Sincere sympathy and prayers for you all.

Love,

Lori Rolovich

Griff Hodge

January 23, 2010

Straight A's Ryan. You are missed.

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