Lawrence W. Ryan

Brunswick - Lawrence W. Ryan, 87, died Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness.

Born and raised in Troy, he was the son of the late Colonel James T. Ryan Jr. and Ellen Disney Ryan. A resident of Brunswick, Larry graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1955 and went on to earn a degree in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1966.  Larry built a distinguished career in construction, serving as Vice President of Operations at Perini Construction in Framingham, Massachusetts, where he worked for 37 years until his retirement. 

Outside of work, Larry was an avid fan of Notre Dame and New England Patriots football, and he rarely missed a New York Times crossword puzzle. He loved fishing the waters of Tampa Bay from his boat and annual vacations on Cape Cod with his children and grandchildren. Known for his sharp wit and sense of humor, Larry brought laughter and light to those around him. 

Survivors include his six children, Michael (Liz) Ryan, Timothy Ryan, Jean Ryan, Thomas Ryan, Sheila (Michael) Duncan and Kerin (Michael) Ryan-Hart; 17 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and the mother of his children, Sue Ann Heidelmark Ryan. He was predeceased by two brothers, James T. Ryan, III and Francis X. Ryan.

Relatives and friends may call at the Bryce Funeral Home Inc. 276 Pawling Avenue Troy on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 4-7 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Victory Church 55 North Lake Avenue Troy.

Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery Troy.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Lawrence W. Ryan to The Community Hospice (Gift Processing Center) 310 S. Manning Blvd. Albany, NY 12208. We recommend using the brycefuneralhome.com website to share or send condolences, light a candle, view videos or for service directions.

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