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"We would often see Ryan out in the yard throwing a football
or shooting baskets," a family member commented.
"We are all going to remember him for his big heart,
his kind soul, and his mischievous smile.
He was definitely a people person; between his quick wit and his adaptable personality, he was an engaging conversationalist regardless of the topic.
Ryan taught us the power of independent thinking
and of occasionally questioning authority,
and the importance of being generous to those in need."

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"Everyone looked up to Ryan," another family member commented.
"He had even been selected to be President of the recovery center
because he was healthy and doing so well for quite some time. 
The most important thing to him was helping the people in recovery with him. 
That was Ryan's passion."

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"In addition to being a devout priest, he was culinary expert and was as gracious in the kitchen as he was at the altar," a family member commented. 

"Father Bob had an unwavering Faith," a friend commented.
"He will be remembered for preaching his homilies from the center aisle,
while walking backwards as he spoke, to always be facing the congregation.
He loved to sing and had a thorough knowledge of Latin;
he enjoyed cantoring the Easter Exsultet and the
Proclammation of the Birth of Christ on Christmas Eve. 
Father Bob loved his Giants and  was a great cook;
he was often found in the church rectory preparing delicious meals.
 He appreciated everyone for going to Sunday services
and would end the liturgy saying,
"Thank you for staying through the entire Mass."