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Francis Ryan Obituary
Ryan. He was a resident of his beloved town of Massapequa Park, New York, since 1956. He served as a soldier in the US Army during WWII. Later he joined the AOH Division 15 and the Knights of Columbus where he remained a member until his passing. Having a great sense of humor and a wounderful voice, Frank would share a joke anytime he could and sing to whoever would listen. Frank retired from NYNEX in 1989 and coached Ice Hockey for the Town of Oyster Bay, Oyster Bay All Stars as well as the Seaford men's baseball team. A lifelong NY Mets, NY Rangers and NY Giants fan, Frank played ice hockey and baseball in his younger years, switching roles to become a high school and men's baseball umpire and ice hockey official well into his 80's. Francis is predeceased by his wife, Ann; and is survived by his children, Kevin,
FrancesAnn, Timothy, and Brendan. He is also survived
by his son-in-law, Anthony;
daughter-in-law, Janeen and
his grandchildren, Patrick,
Jesse, Aidan, Elizabeth and
Mackenzie.
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John & Nancy Bausert
July 26, 2022
Our hearts go out to Brendan, family, and friends.
Prayers sent for Frank to be welcomed into heaven´s gates.
Anita Nowak
July 25, 2022
I know Frank from taking organ lessons with him and Ann. My late husband Len and I enjoyed their company very much. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Tim Drury
July 23, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Frank from when I played hockey with him in the Freeport bubble in the 70´s and 80´s. He always had a joke to tell.
In the 90´s I would occasionally run into him when my son played little league in Sayville. And also when my son or I would play hockey at the Rinx in Hauppauge.
May he Rest In Peace. I wish that your fond memories of Frank help you through this difficult time.
Tim and Toni-Ann Drury
MA
July 22, 2022
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. My condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace in this difficult time. Romans15:13 says "May the God who gives hope fill your trusting in him, so that you may abound in hope with power of Holy Spirit.
Paul m
July 22, 2022
I remember Frankie as an umpire...he was a seasoned veteran when I was a rookie back in the early `90s...we worked together many times and laughed and joked the whole time.
Frankie was a good umpire...with a consistent strike zone...I will miss his
Sense of humor...RIP FRANKIE
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