Bill Ryan passed away peacefully at home Monday. He was a husband for 56 years to the late Catherine Rya and father of Candace Yeamans (John) of Long Beach, CA, Debby Stuker(Chris) of Gilroy and Sheri Orlando (Joe) of Lake Havasu City, AZ. Grandfather of Adrienne, Michele, Lindsey, Alan & Scott and great-grandfather of Brenden, Spencer, Austin & Brian. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers and parents.
and was born and raised in Gilroy. He graduated from Gilroy High School and was an Army Air Force Veteran of World War II. Bill owned and operated Ryan & Chin TV Hollister, CA until becoming a stockbroker in 1968. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church and past President of Gilroy Elks, as well as a member of the Gilroy American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Enjoyed traveling and golfing.
Vigil Thursday, May 22, 2008 – 6:00 P.M.
At Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Funeral Mass Friday May 23, 2008 – 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gilroy. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Joseph’s Family Center, Gilroy, preferred.
