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Ryan Crane Obituary
AGE: 37 • Stamford, CT
Ryan Henry Crane passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014 at his home in Stamford, CT. He was 37.
Ryan grew up in Long Valley, NJ and graduated from The Delbarton School in Morristown in 1995, earning recognition as the Scholar-Athlete of the Year, 1995, New Jersey Defensive Player of the Year in Lacrosse as well as being named to the All-American Lacrosse Team.
He graduated from Harvard University in 1999, after which he spent the next 14 years at J.P. Morgan in New York. He was an Executive Director in the Global Equities Group. Ryan was a loving, compassionate man who wished well for everyone he met. He was known as the "Gentle Giant" by his friends and family.
He is survived by his wife Lauren (nee Pizzotti), and son Harry; parents Mary Jo and Lex of Long Valley, NJ; brother Lex of Denver, CO; sister Allison and brother-in-law John Archard of Arvada, CO; parents-in-law Steve and Carol Pizzotti of Reading, MA, brothers- and sisters-in-law David and Heather Pizzotti of Upper Arlington, OH, Stephen and Kristin Pizzotti and Chris and Felicia Pizzotti of Reading, MA, along with five nephews, three nieces and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Family and friends may call on Sunday, February 9th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 10th at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Riverside, CT. Interment will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 11th at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Delbarton School (www.delbarton.org/donate), in memory of Ryan Crane. To leave an online condolence please visit www.leopgallaghergreenwich.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Crane
February 2, 2020
Gone too soon.
The Bruce Thompson family
Suzanne Merrill
February 25, 2014
It had been more than 2 decades since I last saw Ryan, but I ran into him and his parents in Long Valley a year or two ago. Although he had reached heights I didn't imagine were possible, that charming, impish smile was exactly the same. I will always remember the way the room suddenly felt warmer and brighter with him in it. Holding all of the Cranes close to my heart ~
Peggy and Bob Ashworth
February 20, 2014
Mary Jo,Lex and family - so truly sorry for your loss of Ryan. We have memories of such a happy young boy and wonderful young man. We hope that these memories will comfort you, eventually. We pray that your faith will help give you strength and comfort.
Marie O'Hara
February 15, 2014
MaryJo & Lex
I am so so sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. Please know you & his family are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Marie O'Hara
February 14, 2014
To our Dearest Lauren, we are so saddened to hear of your loss. You, Harry and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Hopefully in the days to come you will slowly understand why Ryan had to be taken from this earth. We wish you strength and hope, our deepest sympathies and love, Phil and Dottye
Mike Grundy and family
February 14, 2014
Crane family,
You are in our prayers and we are so sorry for your loss.
jim ryan
February 13, 2014
Dear Crane Family, With our deepest condolences and prayers on your loss. The Ryan's of Springbrook CC. Marilyn Ryan (Tom), Jim, Mark, Nancy and Patrice.
A. Reuben
February 12, 2014
The G_d of all, marks and remembers every hair on your head. Your life, as in all His creation, belongs to Him, and now you can rest behind our Lord's shield. Now be with G_d.
February 11, 2014
Mary Jo,
We are deeply saddened to hear about your son's passing. We will pray for you and your family that God may lead you to find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
- The Klapischak Family, Long Valley
KellyAnn Routhier
February 11, 2014
Dear Crane Family - you are in my thoughts and prayers -
Pat Hummer
February 11, 2014
Mary Jo & family. My sincerest sympathies on such a tragic loss. May God Bless you & give you strength. Peter was in school with Ryan @ St Mary's & Michelle in Lex's class
February 11, 2014
We will hold fond memories of Ryan in our hearts and minds forever. Words cannot express our sadness. The Syp family, Hingham, MA
Jay Eitner
February 11, 2014
Dear Crane Family,
Words can not be put into words expressing my deep sorrow for you. He was called to come home early, and he is now at peace. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Karen & Rich Resch
February 10, 2014
Dear Crane Family,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jason and Kelly Petrucelli
February 10, 2014
Dear Crane family,
We are truly sorry to hear about your family's loss. We pray you find peace and balance during this difficult time, and will continue to send our positive thoughts and prayers your way.
George Salamy
February 10, 2014
Mary Jo, Lex and family,
There are no words. I'm sure Ryan, with all those who have gone before us, are with the Lord and looking down on us with a smile. Always remember the fond memories which last forever.
Our prayers are with you all.
George Salamy & Family
Nadene Layfield
February 10, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Ryan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, The Layfield Family
Debbie Tardive
February 10, 2014
Mary Jo and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine your family's pain. Take comfort in each other, and let God and time help you through...
Kirsten (McCormack) Rakoski
February 10, 2014
Dear Crane Family, hugs and prayers to your entire family. I went to middle school with Ryan and played lacrosse with him. Ryan was one of my biggest supporters...being the only girl on the team he always had my back. May God bless you all and take comfort that heaven has gained another angel.
Justin Carraro
February 10, 2014
Mr. & Mrs. Crane, Lex, Allison, and family,
I have so many memories of days spent in the woods between Partridge and Falcon and so many included Ryan. He had a contagious smile and warm heart and place in my childhood memories that will never be forgotten. I will keep you all in my prayers and I am truly sorry for your loss.
February 10, 2014
To the Crane Family (and Tierney Family) our prayers are with you all.
Michele Aquilino & Hans Stuting, Long Valley NJ. (Friends of Patrick & Denni)
February 10, 2014
Mary Jo, Lex and family, Joe and I are sadddend to hear about Ryan. His beautiful face remains in my memory. You and your family will be in our hearts and our prayers. Truly, there can be no greater pain than the loss of a child.
Ria & Joe Carraro
Nancy Meara
February 10, 2014
Words can not convey my heartfelt sorrow for you and your entire family. I sincerely pray for the Holy Spirit's comfort and assurance that Ryan's soul is resting in the hands of our almighty God.
Love,
Nancy Meara (LVMS)
susan schiess
February 10, 2014
Maryjo, Lex and family, I am so sorry about the sad news about Ryan. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Shelley Fritts
February 10, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks at the thought that the world no longer has Ryan. My prayers are with you and your family.
February 10, 2014
We were deeply saddened to learn about the untimely death of Ryan. He was a great leader during Delbarton's historic football championship victory, and a truly a wondeful and caring young man. Our prayers to his family and may all their cherished memories of Ryans' goodnesss comfort them during this difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy,
Terri & Cross Siclare
February 9, 2014
Dear MaryJo, Lex, and family,
We pray that Ryan is right now enjoying the blessed face of his Savior, beyond all of the cares and concerns that so often characterize this life. May the Lord grant you all comfort and know that you are in our prayers during this rough time.
In sympathy,
Daniel and Rose Landis
Nancy Quam
February 9, 2014
Mary Jo and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Melissa Dougherty Edwards
February 9, 2014
I was deeply saddened to hear about Ryan. Thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.
Jo and Jim Forestiere & Families
February 9, 2014
Dearest Mary Jo, Lex, Allison, and family,May our Blessed Mother who knows and bears all be your comforter. Ryan and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gene Behme
February 9, 2014
Mary Jo and the Crane family,
I was deeply saddened by the news of Ryan's passing. I can only imagine the pain you are feeling, but I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Mary Rickert
February 9, 2014
Mary Jo and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I can only pray that God will grant you His peace which passes all understanding. May His loving presence be a comfort to all of you.
You are all in my prayers.
Jackie Tridente
February 9, 2014
Mary Jo, Lex and family,
I was so very sorry to learn of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Reilly
February 9, 2014
Dear Mary Jo and Crane family, So sorry for your loss. Peace.
Love.
Kim Wolke
February 9, 2014
Mary Jo and Family,
We are incredibly sorry to hear of the passing of Ryan. Please know that you are in our family's thoughts and prayers.
The Wolke Family
Dolores Wichowski
February 9, 2014
Mary Jo and Lex, I am so very sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. I remember him as a happy little boy, and my heart goes out to his family. Thinking of Alison and the good times she and Amy shared. You are all in my prayers.
Linda Gebbia
February 9, 2014
Mary Jo and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. May the love of family and friends bring you peace and comfort.
Caring thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
The Gebbia Family.
Janet Murphy
February 9, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Crane family. My son's Ryan and Billy attended St Mary's school and both Ryan's were in the same class. My heart goes out to you.
John Foley
February 9, 2014
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn and Rob Ashworth
February 8, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Crane family at this sad time. My husband and I attended St Mary's School with Ryan.
Bree Robinson
February 8, 2014
My prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. I am terribly sorry for your loss.
February 8, 2014
Ryan was my 8th grade crush and I thought of him just this week as I helped my daughter make Valentines for her classmates. May you be comforted knowing that so many of Ryan's LVMS classmates near and far share your sorrow and will always remember him with great fondness. Wishing you strength and peace,
Melissa (Melcher) Sheehy
Anna and George Deuchar
February 8, 2014
MaryJo, Lex and family.
We are so very saddened to hear of Ryan's passing. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless all of you.
Jennifer Deaderick
February 8, 2014
I am deeply saddened to hear of Ryan's death. My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to the entire family.
Marybeth Fiorello
February 8, 2014
So very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you
Mindy Buchanan O'Donnell
February 8, 2014
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love,
Mindy Buchanan O'Donnell
Renee forestiere/Crisafulli
February 8, 2014
Crane family ...so very sorry to hear of your loss....I was in Allison's class and had Mrs Crane as a fourth grade teacher at St.Mary's. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you..
The Grosso's
February 8, 2014
Condolences to the Crane family.. Please know you are in our prayers.
Jolene Battitori
February 8, 2014
Mary Jo, Lex and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May Ryan be at peace with our Lord in heaven.....
With sympathy,
Steve and Jolene Battitori and family
Karl & Beth Amy Sygall (PH #217)
February 8, 2014
Our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Kathy Coe Baker
February 8, 2014
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about Ryan's death. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your unimaginable loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sent with love and remembrance,
Scott Drown
February 8, 2014
I am very saddened by the news of Ryan's passing. I have many fond memories of growing up with Ryan. My thoughts and prayers to the Crane family and especially his wife and son.
February 8, 2014
Mary Jo,
My heart aches for you and your family. There are no words I can offer that will lesson your pain, but I wish I could. I pray that you will find comfort in your memories.
Fondly,
Jane Crowley
February 8, 2014
Dearest Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Crane, Lex and of course Lauren, Harry and family-I am so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Ryan was a warm, gentle, intelligent, fun and compassionate young man who left us far too soon. He was a devoted husband and proud father to Harry. I have no doubt his warm spirit will continue on in his son. Sending love, condolences and prayers. Jessica, Devon and Grace Caris
Kevin Demarest
February 8, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you MaryJo, Lex and family. We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort among your friends and family
Karen & Kevin Demarest
Michele Allison
February 8, 2014
Deepest sympathy to Mary Jo and family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Heartbreaking loss.
Robin Mehl
February 8, 2014
Mrs. Crane, Allison and family, I was so saddened it hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. With Love,
February 8, 2014
Peace be with you, Mary Jo and Lex and entire family. Terri Robson
February 8, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Keep the memories close to your heart. You are our thoughts and prayers. Inskeep family
Kathy Allen
February 8, 2014
Mary Jo and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Family Hoffman
February 8, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God's love.
February 8, 2014
My sincere condolence to the family and friends of Mr. Ryan Crane may the God of all comfort continue to comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you. James 4:8.
Christine and Ned Carpenter
February 8, 2014
Mrs. Crane and family,
Words can't express how sorry we are for your loss. Sending you our heartfelt thoughts and prayers. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Robert Telofski
February 8, 2014
Very sorry to hear about Ryan's passing. I have a lot of good memories of Ryan from cub scouts,long valley lacrosse ,and the long valley Raiders and how we always had to play up with the older teams cause we were bigger than the kids in our age group. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. GOD BLESS
Steve & Barb melofchik
February 8, 2014
Our deepest sympathies and prayers in this sorrowful time.
Barbara ^ George Wustefeld
February 8, 2014
To MaryJo & Lex
Our deepest sympathy
Mary & Jim Reade
February 8, 2014
Mary Jo, Lex, and family,
Our hearts go out to you in sympathy and love at this difficult time. The joy Ryan gave his family is obvious. Your loving words, smiles, and photographs spoke volumes. May his memory comfort you, and know that until you meet again, God will hold him in the palm of His hand. God bless you all.
Randy & JoEllen Grauerholz
February 8, 2014
Please accept our love and sympathy during this difficult time. I remember Ryan fondly as a student in the middle school. He truly was the "gentle giant" and a very special young man. Mary Jo, Lex, Allison, Lex and extended family...you remain in our thoughts and prayers.
February 8, 2014
I worked with Ryan for many years at JPMorgan and was always so impressed with his kind heart and positivity. You'll be missed big guy but you're in a better place now. My prayers for you and your family. Rest easy.
elaine donegan
February 8, 2014
I did not know Ryan, but my deepest condolences to his family. Ryan and I share a mutual birthday, and next year I will have a Mass said for him.
February 7, 2014
Bruce and I are so very sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. It is with heavy heart we reach out to you and your family in your sadness, by offering our sincere sympathy. Charol and Bruce Thompson (formerly of Long Valley, NJ)
Judy Bernat
February 7, 2014
MaryJo & Family-God be with you all during this extremely difficult time--my prayers are with you--know he is with God & someday you will be with him also-----Love, Judy Bernat
Mimi Lipman
February 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of your overwhelming loss...cherishing the memories we were blessed to share.
Erin Scheibling
February 7, 2014
Mary Jo and family,
I am so so so sorry to hear about your loss. I am praying for your family.
Love,
Erin Scheibling
Sharon Carfaro
February 7, 2014
May God's unfailing Grace and infinite Mercy sustain you, support you, and guide you during this most difficult time. Ryan was a kind,loving
wonderful young man. I am so very sorry for your great loss. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Sharon Carfaro
James Mongey
February 7, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
James and Ann Mongey
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