Obituary of Elizabeth I. Ryan

Latham- Elizabeth I. (Murphy) Ryan, 66 of Latham, beloved wife of the late Patrick J. Ryan., died suddenly Saturday, July 19, 2008 at her home in Latham. Born in Cullen, County Cork Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Mary (Keane) Murphy. She was a graduate of the National School Convent in Boher, County Cork, Ireland. Elizabeth came to the United States in 1960. She married her beloved husband Patrick J. Ryan and the two shared a blessed union for over 45 years until his passing January 9, 2008. She was a Secretary, employed by JLT Services in Latham, until retiring in 2007. Elizabeth was known for her sense of style and fashion. She was proud of her Irish heritage and formerly took Irish step dancing lessons. She also enjoyed gardening and taking care of her home in Latham. Survivors include her loving daughters: Kerry P. Ryan of Cohoes and Lisa A. (John) Usher of Delmar, her dear sisters Noreen Nixon of Cohoes and Helen Boyle of Florida, and brother: Gerry Murphy of Cork Ireland, she is also survived by several nieces & nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday July 24, 2008 at 10:00 am in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home 149 Old Loudon Rd. Latham on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be next to her husband in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com