Arthur Francis Ryan

Arthur Francis Ryan, 77 of Bluffton. God took him home peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hardeeville, SC after a long journey, he remained a valiant fighter throughout his illness and death. Mr. Ryan was born in New York City on October 11, 1939 to the late Patrick Ryan and Mary Jordan Ryan. He was retired from the US Postal Service; family story teller; swimming champion; and loved by everyone. Grandpa, as he is affectionately known, is survived by his wife, Barbara Clark Ryan of Bluffton; his sons, Keirnan Ryan of East Rutherford, NJ, John Ryan (Lucille) of Bayville, NJ and Peter Falli of Washington State; his daughter, Shannon Falli Lasser (Craig) of Marshall, VA; his sister, Nora Haren of Cape Coral, FL and his grandchildren, Caitlin Ryan of Alaska, Meghan Falli of Virginia; Allison Falli of Boca Raton, FL, Brandon Falli of Washington State, Hudson Lasser of Marshall, VA, Dylan Ryan of East Rutherford, NJ and Grayson Lasser of Marshall, VA. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.