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WILLIAM A. RYBACK
Of Burke, VA passed away on July 31, 2011. Born in Massillon, OH on February 7, 1946, he grew up in Scotch Plains, NJ and graduated from Seton Hall University. He served two years in the U.S. Army. Bill began his 36-year government career as a bank examiner with the Comptroller of the Currency in NY; in 1977 he became a director with the Washington, DC office. From 1986-2003, he served as a Senior Director with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. He was a member of the Basle Committee on Banking Supervision, Chairman of the Association of Bank Supervisors of the Americas, and Chairman of the EMEAP Working Group. He went on to be Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority for four years and the Special Advisor to the Financial Supervisory Service in Seoul, Korea until 2008. He continued as a consultant for the World Bank and IMF and as a program leader and Chairman of the Banking Advisory Board for the Toronto Centre. He was internationally well known and respected as a preeminent expert on bank supervisory and regulatory issues. His international experience led him to be a gifted teacher at many institutions, including Harvard Law School, Thunderbird School of Global Management (AZ) and the University of VA. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, especially his loving wife of 43 years, Nancy; his children, Steven Ryback and Dana Hendrickson (Morgan); and the new joy in his life, granddaughter, Kara Hendrickson. He is survived by his mother, Helen; sisters, Bette Saker and Karen Thompson; brother, Robert; nieces and nephews. A prayer service will be held at The Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA on August 11 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations for a scholarship in his memory may be made to Seton Hall University, School of Business .www.fmfh.com
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Barbara Flannery Perchaluk
August 21, 2011
My heartfelt sympathies to Nancy and Bill's family. I graduated with Bill from SPFHS and he was a true leader with a remarkable sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Marion Accardi Radeer
August 21, 2011
I had the honor of knowing and being a classmate of Bill during our high school years at Scotch Plains Fanwood HS. Of the 500 students in our Senior class, Bill was a character that everyone loved and voted him President his Senior year. I extend my sympathy to his wife, children, Bette and Bill's extended family.
Marion Accardi Radeer
August 21, 2011
I had the honor to know Bill as a high school friend and President of our Senior class at Scotch Plains Fanwood High School. In our class of over 500 students Bill was everyones favorite personality. I was thrilled to see Bill at our most recent class reunion. My sincere wishes go to his wife and children, Bette and extended family.
Joaquin Gutierrez
August 15, 2011
On behalf of those colleagues from "Banco de Espana" who had the honor to meet and work in different capacities with one of the last truly "Ironside Supervisors", with clear voice above politics, backbone to respond objectively, and always effective advise. Our condolences to your family Bill and, please, keep an eye on all of us, we are not doing well as of late.
Erica Collins
August 9, 2011
I had the privileged to be Bill Ryback's secretary/assistant for several years at the Federal Reserve Board. I am deeply saddened and extend my sympathy to Nancy and children. Erica Collins
Julie (Linden) Adkins
August 6, 2011
Nancy, Steven and Dana,
My heartfelt condolences to you. I talk to Marianne and Liz often, and they both called me with the sad news. Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Julie
Doug Oates
August 4, 2011
I had the privilege of working for Bill Ryback at the Federal Reserve Board for over 5 years in the 1990s. He possessed a candor and no nonsense attitude that is rare to find in federal government service. His wonderful sense of humor and warm personality will always be a fond memory for me. Very sincere condolences to his family, relatives and friends.
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