Richard J Cryan

passed away on June 28, 2022 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his children Richard James Jr (LeeAnn), Theresa, Michael (Debra), Debra (Guy)

Potter, Peter (Cathy), and Jill (James) Cordes; fifteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and

five great great grandchildren. Also survived by siblings Patricia (George) St. Angelo, Frank (Cathy) Cryan, Margaret (Bruce) Handford, David (Joann) Cryan and Mary (Steven) Millett.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Robert T. Cryan and Ellen Lancaster Cryan; his

sister Ruth (Thomas) Constantine and his brothers Robert (Betty) Cryan and Michael (Judy) Cryan.

Richard was sworn in as a New York State Police Trooper (Troop A) in 1962. He was subsequently

promoted to the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Based on his high record of

commendations and convictions, he was assigned to the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency and

collaborated with local, state, federal and international police agencies. He was also a New

York State Police Fire Arm Instructor and was a respected expert witness in in drug related court

cases. A graveside service will be held on Saturday July 16, 2022 at 10am at Nativity of Our Lord Cemetery, Orchard Park, NY. Please assemble at the Cemetery.

Arrangements by the Wood Funeral Home