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Ronald Henry Ryan Sr.
Ronald Henry Ryan Sr. of Hampton Bays died peacefully on October 19. He was 76.
He was born on June 30, 1946 in East Meadow, to parents James and Mary Ryan.
He graduated from Bay Shore High School and then served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he attended night school and earned a business degree.
He was founder of Hampton Stair and Millwork as well as R.H. Ryan Construction. He was a craftsman for over 30 years. He was a member of Hand Aldrich American Legion Post 924 as adjutant and Hampton Bays Knights of Columbus as a 4th degree Grand Knight. He was proud of serving his community.
His passions were piano, guitar, fishing and travel. He was also an accomplished artist and golfer who played to a 7 handicap. He loved to sing and was a member of the adult choirs of St. Rosalie’s Church in Hampton Bays and St. John the Evangelist in Naples, Florida.
As a young man, he had a band and never went a day without music. He loved to travel and play golf spending winters in Naples. He often expressed his dream to relocate to places like Savannah, Georgia, and Edistow Island.
He is survived by his wife Pamela; son Ronald Jr.; daughter-in-law Francia; and grandson, Zachary; stepson Michael and his wife Holly and grandchildren, Vivian and Nathan. His gentle personality and great sense of humor will be deeply missed, his family said.
In lieu of flowers, donations to East End Hospice (eeh.org) would be greatly appreciated.
Staff Writer on Oct 24, 2022