Walter Joseph Ryan
elevated 9gfmE February 22, 1932 – January 5, 2023
elevated 9gfmE Visitation
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, from 2:00 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 9gfmE Funeral Mass
Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 10:30 am
Chapel of St. Joseph, Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
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elevated 9gfmE Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated 9gfmE Obituary
elevated 9gfmE Walter Ryan passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife Mafalda, of 69 years, and his adoring children Debbie, Donna, and Walter (Rosemary). He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Rebecca, Rachel, Michael (Emily), Allandra, and Celina. He will be fondly remembered by many family and friends.
elevated 9gfmE In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation Canada.
Mrs. Ryan, Deb, Donna, Walter and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of Mr. Ryan growing up with his big booming voice and even bigger presence. He always made me laugh! He was a lovely person and a good family man and he will be missed.
My deepest condolences to you Muffy and your family on the passing of Duke. He will always be remembered for his quick wit and great sense of humour.
So sorry for your loss, our deepest condolences
He will be missed so much by family and friends,
Having Walter as a friend was like having a brother I never had… he was special.
Walter was a true gentleman who bought joy to many lives
Auntie Muffy, Debbie, Donna, Walter and family, We are saddened to hear about uncle Dukes passing. He had a “larger than life” personality and a grounded, straightforward honesty and sense of humour, that will be greatly missed.
I imagine that he is now on the “Celestial 19th Hole”, enjoying a few lobsters, some apple pie (that he made), and a large glass of Scotch.
So very sorry to learn of Duke’s passing. He was such a tremendous friend to my dad and was a wonderful friend to the family. He was like family to all of us as we were growing up. Inis and I wish Muffy, Debbie, Donna and Walter our sincerest condolences.
We are so sorry for your loss. Walter is now resting peacefully, he has made it Home. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ryan family. Fondly, Elio, Lucy, Christian Del Giudice
Dearest Donna and family,
Your dad was a special guy and we are very sorry to hear of his passing. Sending our deepest condolences.
Love,
Tani and Bob
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Duke. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very sad, and difficult time.
RIP Duke! You will be missed!
Sincerely,
Alba, Gerard, and Dolores Miceli
Our deepest condolences to Aunt Muffy and cousins Debbie, Donna, Walter and their extended family. My fond memories of Uncle Duke are the conversations and the laughter. He’ll be greatly missed.
May he rest in peace.
Michael/Natalie Brueggemann & Family
Our deepest condolences to Muffy and family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Muffy, Debbie, Donna, Walter and family…
I am so sorry for your loss.
Duke was always very kind to me and welcomed me like a member of the family. I will always remember and cherish him for that.
Please know my thoughts are with you.
Love, Cal.