William Ryan Obituary

I think of Billy every week. Miss him always.

Billy,

Think of you often, miss you tremendously, glad I was part of your life. Love ya.

Gerbil/Mike Gervais

100601 - a very special day that will forever be remembered! Xoxoxox

I found a laminated copy of Billy's funeral card in a Rosemont area hotel parking lot this past week. If someone lost it and would like it back, please contact me. [email protected]

I just want to say even though it's been 6 years since Billy died I still think of him everyday. Billy was one of a kind and he's missed by many. Thank You to everyone for keeping BILLY alive, with all the great stories. I know that BILLY will always be alive in our minds.
Your Nutsy sister!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeanine

To Everyone,

I would just like to thank everyone for all your support and kindness during this tragic time of my/our lives. I can't say how great people have been. I love and will miss Billy very much and I know he will be missed by many people.We will all find each other in what we have lost and we'll talk about all the great experiences that we have shared with Billy. I know he is missed by many people, but I know he is watching over all of us and Jack too. Sorry for going on but I just wanted to thank everyone for all your support to me and my family.

Take Care,

Jeanine

Dear Ryan Family:



I hope you will not object to this intrusion on your sorrow. My husband, Bill Byan, also died tragically on November 17, 2002--at the age of 57. I inadvertently clicked on your Billy's guest book; and since many people used to call my husband Billy, I did not realize what I had done--especially since EVERYONE talks about my Billy's smile and laugh as well. I am devasted to have my husband die so young,then I saw how young your Billy was. I think they may both be together in Irish heaven; and I just felt, after erroneously reading your guest book, that I had to send you my deepest sympathies.



Pixie Ryan

My heart goes out to all Billy's family and friends. I knew Billy as a wonderful, sweet person in high school and will always remember him that way! God Bless!

I didn't know William, but I own a home in the neighborhood and am about his age. I'm so sorry for your loss. God be with you.

Dear friends & family,

The lord always seems to need all the good guys and to me Billy was always in the higher ranking. I am sorry to have lost touch with Billy after highschool, seen him a few years back at a reunion which brought back great memories. I am greatful to have known you Billy you are a friend and you will ALWAYS be remebered with great respect and admiration. C U on the field Billy.

Dear Ryan Family,

I am extremely sorry for your loss. I played football with Billy at Brother Rice and Valpo. Billy was a true friend and fraternity brother whom I am sorry to say that I have lost contact with through the years. He was someone who I have looked up to every since I met him. My sympathies.

My deepest sympathy to Billy's wife, family and to all those Beverly guys who loved him so much! May his humor and laughter live in your hearts forever.

To Susie and the Ryan Family:

Altho we never met him, we send our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your Husband, Son and Brother. We share in your grief after having experienced a similar loss. Your precious memories will eventually sustain you. Robert/Diane Holstrom, Jeffrey/Trish Holstrom, Greg/Nicole Holstrom

My deepest sympathies to the family of Billy. I have many great memories of time spent with Billy at Valparaiso U.

An icon has left our presence, yet will live on in our hearts forever, God bless you Billy.

Dear Susie & Family:



I heard through Maureen Donahue (Tamborski) about your husband. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family. If you need anything, please give me a call. You can email me or call Maureen for my number. I'm always here for a shoulder or a hug.

Teammate and friend - farewell. Prayers to the family.

Sincerely,

Paul W. Gose, Jr.

Dear Suzie and Family,



We have no words of comfort or answers to the question why, only that we were blessed with the time we were given and the memories we have to hold in our hearts.



Please know you and Billy are in our hearts and prayers.



Our love,



Tana, Timm & Riply

My heartfelt condolences to you Sue, and the entire Ryan family. If there is anything I can do in your hour of need, please do not hesitate to call me.

Sincerely, Your Sister in Blue, Angie Oden & Family

The entire Reynolds family is saddened by the death of Billy. He was so young, so smart and talented. We have so many great memories of Billy growing up that we will continue to cherish. What a great loss that will be felt throughout the city. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Suzie

Sorry to hear about your loss. I can't begin to imagine what you are you feeling. If you need anything you know how to get a hold of me.

Love ya

Ronnie

Marge and Family,



You are in our thoughts and prayers.



With Deepest Sympathy

Marge & Family,



I cannot begin to imagine the pain you must be feeling at this difficul time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



Anne Marie

(Prudential Biros Real Estate)

Dear Marge & Family,



I was absolutely stunned to hear of the sudden loss of your son. I did not know Billy, but as a mother I can almost feel your pain. My prayers and sympathy are with you and your family during this time of

sorrow.



Dorothy Gianone

(Prudential Biros Real Estate)

Dear Ryan Family,

Our deepest symphathy goes out to you at this time of sorrow. We have so many fond memories of Billy and the whole Ryan family. We are so sorry for your lost, our thoughts and prayers are with you. The MacDonald Family

Dear Jeanine and families:

We offer our deepest sympathies to you and your family for your profound loss; Billy loved life, and as so many have noted, always had a smile on his face. I remember when my grandfather, Rich Kearney and Jack would get together and Jack would boast about Billy's football achievements. God Bless, Candace (Colson) and Donald Mitchell

Dear Ryan Family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Billy was a great friend and fraternity brother. I will never forget him.

The Cecere family

Dear Family & Friends,

Our deepest sympathy is with you. Billy was a great guy who touched so many lives, and he will be deeply missed.

To the Ryan family and friends,

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Susie,

We can't even begin to feel your pain. If ever you need anything we are just a phone call away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



All our love,



Mark, Chris, Ron & Aaron

Dearest Susie,



Needless to say we are stunned and so sad to hear the news. We know there are no words at a time like this, but we want to send you our love and sympathy. Your Billie was the best, as you are, and we are so honored we got to know him thru you. Give your Dad our love also.

Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.



Dave and Karen Cox

To Billy's wife, family and friends, please accept my deepest sympathies. I graduated from Mother McAuley in 1985 (next door to Billy) and although I never got to know him personally, I did know many of Billy's friends from Brother Rice and Valparaiso University. My father and brother are also on the C.P.D. I have heard so many nice things about Billy. This has truly hit home for me...the fragility of life and loss of such a bright, young person. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless.

To the Ryan Family: Are Prayers are with you and your loved ones.



Our Deepest Sympathy,

The Strocchia Family

To Marge and Sue and your families -- Words are so hard with such an awful, sad and unfair tragedy. Billy was a wonderful person, who was always smiling, friendly and warm. This loss is beyond tragic, and I pray that over time we all find solace in all the happy memories Billy gave us. As a fellow Warrior, I know we will all miss Billy dearly.

I worked with Billy at the State's Attorney's Office and saw Billy friday evening. I spoke with him that evening not knowing it would be the last time I would ever speak to him again. I will miss him.

May God grant your family and friends the strength to persevere such a tremendous loss. There are no answers in this world to explain these senseless tragedies. It is simply fate. Please Do not question what could have been done to prevent this, or fall pray to the what if, way of thinking. Trust me, when my brother died in similiar circumstances, I spent untold hours questioning everything under the sun and all for naught.

Remember the good times with Billy and dwell on what a gift he was in your lives, and how lucky you were to have him, albeit all too briefly. Please attempt to focus on that.

Billy and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers. May God bless you all in your time of sorrow.

Dear Susan and family,

Words cannot adequately express the sadness we feel. Just having met Billy a few times we were so impressed by him. It is so difficult to understand why terrible things like this happen. You are in our prayers.

Most sincerely,

The Richard Valentas family

Dear Family,

With deep sympathy and hearfelt condolences to the whole family on your most tragic loss. May God comfort you and give you strength in this most difficult hour of sorrow.You're in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance.

MARK,

MY FAMILY AND I EXTEND OUR DEEPEST

SYMPATHIES.

KEN

To Billy's wife and family:



I knew Billy through my brother-in-law, Bill Doran. I remember Billy's his sense of humor and big smile. I hope that your faith will keep you strong as you struggle through this extremely painful time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.



Judy Hogan

My wife Aleidy and myself would like to express our condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of Det. Ryan. Even though we never met, I, as a retired Deputy Sheriff and a former Chicagoan, feel the pain of the loss of a "Brother in blue," very deep. We pray that God grant him eternal rest, as well as consolation to his survivors.

Frank A. Piloto, Jr., Retired

Miami Dade Police Department

Miami, Florida

Dear family, Our deepest sympathy. you are in our prayers. I worked with billy while he was in 009. He will be missed.

DEAR MARGE AND FAMILY WE ARE SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

We were stunned when Ann called us with the tragic news. We can not even begin to imagine your grief. Our deepest sympathy to both families. You are all in our prayers.

Dear Suzy; We cannot begin to tell you how sorry we are, and how devistated we feel.



Jack and I were lucky enough to run into Billy at Burboun Street about 2 months ago and spent a few hours together talking and laughing.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

To Billy's Family,



Our deepest condolences on this tragic loss. I have known Billy since his high school days and always admired his sense of humor and outgoing manner. This is truly a tragedy and our hearts and prayers are with his family.



Mark and Laura Mahoney and Family

My brothers found out about Billy and let me know. I am so very sorry for your loss. He was just five years old when we moved in and was always so sweet and always had a smile on. I will keep your family in my prayers.

To Billy's Family,



Our sincerest condolences for your terrible loss. I went to high school and played football with Billy, and will always fondly recall his wise-cracking but extemely friendly manner. Unfortunately my wife and I won't be able to make the services as my uncle in Seattle passed away the same day, and we leave tonight (Thursday) for those services. At the risk of being cliche, he truly was too young and had too much to live for, and he will be sorely missed.



Tom & Sue (Misialek)Phelan

Brother Rice Class of 1984

Dear Family- I am Deeply Sadden with the news of Billy's passing. He was a kind and gentle spirit and had a talent of making people feel special. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this tragic time.

Dear Family,

Our thoughts are with you during this time of great loss. I did not personnally know Billy, but know his siblings. Again, our thoughts are with you all.



Martin & Monica(Lowry)Mc Cue

I'M DEEPLY SORRY FOR THIS TERRIBLE TRADEGY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO SUE AND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS.



KIM SZCZOTKA

DearFamily, I am deeply saddened with the news of Billy's passing. We were High School classmates(BROTHER RICE 85) and fellow BROTHERS IN BLUE (CPD). I as well as others will surely miss him. Brian A. HAUSER

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family. What a wonderful person and will be remembered with a smile always on his face.

Dear Family,



Brad and I are so very deeply sorry for your loss. Our hearts and our prayers will be with you during this time and always. What an honor to know Billy! Please know that he will always be remembered.