Obituary of Corporal Marc T Ryan

Corporal Marc T. Ryan, of Gloucester City died suddenly on November 15, 2004 at the age of 25. A dedicated Marine Corp Corporal he gave his life for his country in Ramadi, Iraq while serving his country with pride and honor. The son of Former United States Marine Thomas E. Ryan and Linda (nee Sharp). He was the brother of Christopher D. Ryan and his wife Khara of Gloucester City and Lauren D. Ryan of Haddon Heights. His maternal grandparents were the late William J. (Former United States Marine) and Barbara H. Sharp formerly of Gloucester City and his paternal grandparents were the late James M. and Ruth Ryan. Great-grandson of Delinda Gabriele of Medford, NJ and Margaret Heitz of Sacramento, California. Loving uncle of Laney, Justin and the late Logan T. Ryan. Sweetheart of Cathy Cerminara of PA. Marc was born, raised in Gloucester City and was a 1998 graduate of Gloucester City Jr./Sr. High School, where he was captain of the Gloucester City High School Football Team, 1997 All South Jersey Football Player, All Tri-County, All Group 2 First Team and received the Larry Pusey Award from Gloucester City High School for Courage.

Marc was a weapons specialist for the United States Marine Corps and served our country with pride, honor and courage. He is a hero to all and fought for the freedom of those less fortunate. Entombment with full military honors at Harleigh Mausoleum in Camden with his late grandparents. Family requests that memorial donations be made in Marc's memory to "Marc T. Ryan Scholarship Fund For Special Needs Students" 1300 Market Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Attn: Mr. Joseph Gorman. Please make checks payable to Marc T. Ryan Scholarship Fund. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through www.mccannhealey.com.

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