Dennis Ryan

He was born May 6, 1944, raised and educated in Buffalo, New York. Dennis started working at an early

age and found his calling in the trucking industry where he spent over 50 years, much of it as an overthe-road owner-operator. He traveled over 3 million miles up and down the East Coast, throughout the

Midwest, South Central, and Southeast United States and crisscrossed the nation making life-long

friendships. Many trips he was accompanied by loved ones: his children, grandchildren and members of

his four-legged family. Mr. Kramer was his most notable partner-in-trucking as security manager for

Dennis for several years. Kramer kept their truck safe from theft and warned him of approaching

livestock. They retired together and enjoyed the well-deserved solitude shared with multiple cats at all

times. Dennis enjoyed talking with his family & friends across the country on a regular basis, watching

westerns and old movies, reading about our nation’s history, listening to talk radio, discussing current

events and rides on his motorcycle. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and the Buffalo Bills – GO Bills!

Time spent with his family and friends was most important and precious to Dennis. One of his favorite

places was in the Keys where he lived for several years. His cremains will be scattered there at a later

date.

Dennis is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia, of Port Charlotte, FL; beloved daughters Kathleen (John)

Ledger of Riverview FL, and Jennifer (Keith) Ciccarella of Buffalo, NY; cherished grandchildren Cortney

(Jim) Battistella, Corey Burroughs, & Colby Burroughs of Riverview, FL, Samantha Ryan and Mia, Talia

and Rocco Ciccarella of Buffalo, NY; precious great-grandchildren Nathan Nasca, Presley, Cole and Lola

Battistella of Riverview, FL, & Kehlani Ryan of Buffalo NY, and former spouse Elizabeth Ryan of

Riverview, FL; brothers Michael (Teresa) Ryan, Richard Ryan, Robert Ryan, Thomas (Jan) Ryan and

William Ryan along with several nieces and nephews to whom he was the “cool” uncle, and his fur-kids,

Tiger, Chloe, Buddy and Charlie. He is preceded in death by his parents Francis Ryan and Helen Kraus

Ryan. Memorial donations may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or the animal welfare

organization of your choice.