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Michael Dennis Ryan

By T.J. Woodward

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Michael Dennis Ryan, 74, formerly of Attica, passed away on August 9th, 2015 at Resolute Health Hospital in New Braunfels, Texas. Mike was born on June 6, 1941 to the late John and Elizabeth (Feis) Ryan. 

Mike grew up with three brothers and three sisters in Blasdell, NY, attended Attica High School, and graduated in 1959, after which he joined the US Air Force for six years.  Mike was a devoted family man, community minded, and civically engaged.  On June 19, 1965 he married Linda Stepp, and together they raised three children where he enrolled in Genesee Community College in 1975 and studied Business during his time there.  Mike was a village justice in Attica, NY for over a decade and was an active member of the Attica fire department for numerous years.  He worked for GTE Sylvania, from which he retired, and after he and Linda chose to pursue separate interests, Mike moved to the central New York area to work at TRW.  After entering retirement for a second time, Mike moved to his final home in Texas to be with his daughter and grandchildren. Mike was a highly social person who enjoyed hobbies that allowed him the opportunity to spend time with friends and family.  He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed spending a peaceful day by the water.  He was always a loyal Buffalo Bills fan, cheering them on, win or lose.  Additionally, Mike enjoyed a good game of poker and spent many of his final years enjoying regular poker games and camaraderie at the free poker nights held near his home in New Braunfels. If a family member or friend had a need of someone, Mike was always the first to step up, often putting aside his own agenda to assist someone else. 

Mike is survived by three children, Marnee (Nathan) Weir of New Braunfels, TX, Michael Ryan of Buffalo, NY, and Matthew (Melanie) Ryan or Scio, NY, five grandchildren, Elissa Weir, Jessica Weir, and Ryan Weir of New Braunfels, TX and Zachary Ryan and Alexander Ryan of Scio, NY, his ex-wife, Linda (Stepp) Ryan of Clearwater, FL, his brothers Tom Ryan and John (Rosemary) Ryan, his sister Patricia (Steven) Valentine, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  He is predeceased by both of his parents, his brother Charles Ryan, and his sisters Geannie Tooley and Eileen Ely.

Family and friends are invited to call from 10am-1pm on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.  Immediately following calling hours, a procession and Funeral Service will be held graveside at St. Vincent’s Cemetery in Attica.

In memory of Mike, the family suggests donations to the following worthy organizations: New York State Veterans' Home at Batavia, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, New York 14020 or Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263.  For more information please call 585-591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

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