Born October 10, 1934 in New York, New York
Departed March 25, 2024 in West Melbourne, Florida
Clare M. Ryan of Palm Bay, Florida passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024. Born in New York, New York on October 10, 1934, Clare moved with her mother to Palm Bay in 1963 to work as a secretary for Radiation Corporation, now L3Harris. She was a loyal member and volunteer at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palm Bay.
She is preceded in death by her parents Martin and Mary; her brother Jim; and sister Alice. Clare is survived by her sister Regina and many nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5330 Babcock Street, NE in Palm Bay on April 6, 2024 at 11 am. Burial will follow in the church cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Vincent de Paul food pantry of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palm Bay:
Maria & Gene Titus
from Palm Bay wrote on April 6, 2024:
Clare... Very endearing, generous, loving, and someone who gave comfort bringing forth the body and blood of Christ. " The Body of Christ, Dear.", she would say, which would often, if not every time bring a smile to my face and remind me of Christ's Love. Love comes to mind when I think of her - we will truly miss her dearly...
Frost Family , Co Clare,
from Ireland wrote on April 4, 2024:
Great memories of cousin Clare’s vacations in Ireland with her late mother Aunt May C . Always welcome guests in any “Frost” household in Ireland
Condolences to the extended Ryan family on her death, May she rest in eternal peace with the Lord
Frank DeGroodt
from Indialantic wrote on April 3, 2024:
I remember Clare and her mother as I used to cut their lawn during my teen years. They always made sure I had plenty of water to drink on those hot summer days. their kindness and support of my budding music interest (guitar) was appreciated. Clare’s mother actually helped me get my first electric guitar with her Montgomery Wards work discount. Fond memories.
Lisa & Paul Soderman
from Wall NJ wrote on April 1, 2024:
Paul and I will miss chatting on the phone with Aunt Clare. She was always entertaining-lots of stories about growing up! We were fortunate to have visited her in November. She was receiving excellent care. Deborah and Andy were her angels and we were blessed to have gotten to meet them-such true friends!!
Lisa & Paul Soderman
from Wall NJ wrote on April 1, 2024:
Paul and I will miss chatting on the phone and catching up on family happenings. We were blessed to have visited in November. She was receiving wonderful care and Deborah and Andy have been her angels. Now she’s in heaven with the rest of family and friends. Rest in peace beautiful lady.
Susan and Joseph Fitterer
from Bastrop, Texas wrote on March 31, 2024:
I was so saddened to hear of cousin Clare's passing. I so loved the many phone conversations we enjoyed over many years. She was an amazing woman, caring, loving and kind.
I trust she is in the loving care of our Lord, and how blessed to be so on this Easter Sunday!
God love you, Clare, as we did.
Gail I Keller
from Palm Bay wrote on March 31, 2024:
My dear neighbor, Clare Ryan - one of the funniest people I've ever met. A great storyteller with a command of wit and whimsy. Kind, considerate, loyal and devout. I will miss her.
Gail Keller
Larry and Marcia Bunce
from Palm Bay wrote on March 30, 2024:
Will miss my second grandmother Miss Claire. God bless her.
Born October 10, 1934 in New York, New York