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[...] why the Red Bus I hear you say? It’s simple – the late and much lamented Mr Matty Ryan, who departed, regrettably from our midst on January 24th last, made arrangements for Phoenix [...]

By: George

George — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:08:13 +0000

Sir, On behalf of the Ryan family, I thank you for your kind words of sympathy. We will be forwarding your email address to the family in due course and they will no doubt be in contact.
We will also forward your email address to North Tipperary Hospice with your message. Kindest regards, George Willoughby

By: John Boylan

John Boylan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:46:22 +0000

Matty and I met during our very first days at school together and remained friends for life, though we saw each other seldom in later years. I know well his charm, large-heartedness and spirit of friendliness. He is and will be sorely missed, and I offer my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to his brother and sisters.

I’ve attempted to make a donation to the North Tipperary Hospice in his memory, but I haven’t had any success contacting them. I suspect the contacts listed on their website may have changed. If anybody who reads this can put me in touch with them, please contact me. Thank you.

By: George

George — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:52:35 +0000

Mr Bosaglia,
Sir, On behalf of the Ryan family, I thank you for your kind words of sympathy. We will be forwarding your email address to the family in due course and they will no doubt be in contact.

By: Mr Stephen Bosaglia

Mr Stephen Bosaglia — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:11:32 +0000

Dear Thomas Ryan and Family
I was very sorry to learn of the Loss of your Brother, I never had the privlidge of meeting him but indeed had intended to this year (2010), however I wish Mattie Peace, and you my condolence.
Best wishes ( I didn’t realise such a site existed as I would have left a tribute earlier)
Stephen Bosaglia

By: Jenny Horan

Jenny Horan — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:07:44 +0000

Anyone who met Matty would all agree, there was something special about him. I didn’t meet Matty many times but he kindly offered to teach me to make jewellery in his shop in Thurlas for two days, as he realized I was a bit lost and unhappy in my job. When I think about his gesture again, I am so taken by the generousity with his time and knowledge. Jewellery became a big part of my life for the two years after. He really helped me a lot, when I needed it most. I think if any of us where lucky to have met this man, we should carry on as he did and try to be kinder to our friends and help out people who may be in need, just like he did. Thanks for everything Matty. My thoughts are with Mattys family and his millions of friends.
RIP Matty, love Jenny x

By: Lucy Murless

Lucy Murless — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:24:10 +0000

It would take a lifetime to write about Matty Ryans.There are no words to describe Matty Ryan, so I will try my best. It was a joy to know Matty and naming my dog after him was a pleasure. The Murless family will always love him and care for him. We thank him in our hearts for all the good times and the funny times we shared with him. My family will forever mourn him and miss him. We wish him luck in the next life. We love you so much Matty, may you rest in peace.

By: Sean Ryan

Sean Ryan — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:36:00 +0000

It would take a book to describe Matty Ryan. A true gentleman, who went about his business in his own quiet way. He rubbed shoulders with the best of them, but you’d never know it. Matty was a real jeweller, and he knew everything about the trade. His greatest achievement of course was his charitable work for North Tipperary Hospice. He was a true Thurles man , who proved that you can travel the world and still be happy in Thurles. One of the town’s greatest citizens, he will be missed. Finally, I will always remember the time years ago, when I was hitching a lift to Dublin. Matty stopped his car at Drish Bridge and gave me a lift all the way to O’Connell Street. The conversation was great on the way, intelligent and full of life itself. God Rest you Matty.

Sean and Pam Ryan and Family
Houston , Texas

By: Tony Finnegan

Tony Finnegan — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:08:14 +0000

A light has been extinguished in Ireland…..and around the world. So many will miss Matty’s laughter, wit, smile and sense of fun. Others will miss his generosity of spirit and sense of occasion. More still, his caring nature. More, his innate ability to make everyone feel relaxed and yet energized at the same time. His style…..his class…..his dignity…..
There are as many words to describe him as he had friends.
We have just lost a true friend – a man who gave, without expecting anything in return.
There was no-one like Matty Ryan. R.I.P.

By: Susan Lawrence

Susan Lawrence — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:05:38 +0000

All here on Cape Cod are shocked, saddened, and feeling the loss of our beloved friend Matty. Always the optimist, notwithstanding his difficult medical hurdles of late. I can attest to his zest for life and people that he embraced after attempting to keep up with him for 10 days here in Falmouth and 10 days in Irl just this past autumn. It occures to me that Matty has managed to live such a fulfilling life that in essence, he has managed to squeeze 120 years in just 60. Perhaps we should all go forward with Matty’s legacy in mind…. that of giving, sharing and making a difference in the lives of others. Although the loss is permanent, so too are the wonderful memories he has left to so many,and of course, his laughter with that twinkle in his eyes.
Thoughts and prayers to all of the family with hopes of gathering with you to remember Matty when we return to Irl.