07.05.10

Gerard Patrick Ryan Remembered... It was surely the end of an era yesterday folks as outrageously outrageous DJ & TV Presenter Gerry Ryan was laid to rest. We were there at the Church of St John the Baptist in Clontarf as was the rest of the Irish media, entertainment industry heads, the extended Ryan family, and the many thousands of avid fans of the 'Ryan-Line', which is now sadly closed... Gerry Ryan Funeral Mass Card There were as many tears and frowns as there were smiles and laughs at Gerry Ryan's family church in Clontarf yesterday as the larger than life TV & Radio personality was remembered with love by his many many many friends and bereaved young family. Rex Ryan, Morah Ryan It was a tragic day no doubt, and even with all the media buzzing around and famous faces in dark sunglasses, it should be fundamentally respected that Gerry Ryan was a father to five devastated children: Rex, Lottie, Bonnie, Elliot, and Babette... Our thoughts are with you all. Lottie Ryan, Babette Ryan Huddled mourners gathered inside and outside the Clontarf church as bands Westlife and U2 (via satellite) performed the musical interludes between eulogies from Father Brian Darcy, Gerry's brother Manno, his two eldest children Lottie and Rex, and his wife Morah... Elliot Ryan, Babette Ryan, Bonnie Ryan The funeral mass was well attended by famous faces with the likes of Keith Barry, Keith Duffy, Louis Walsh, Glenda Gilson, Sean Dunne, Peter Aiken, Denis Desmond, Sharon Corr, Linda Martin, Twink, Brendan Grace, Dave Fanning, Pat Kenny, Ryan Tubridy, Joe Duffy, Dave Heffernan, John Clarke, Simon Young, Robbie Wooton, John McColgan, Grainne & Sile Seoige, in attendance... Pat Kenny, Morah Ryan Also in attendance were Gerry’s partner Melanie Verwoerd, Leigh Arnold, Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain, Brenda Donohue, Colin Farrell's clan: Eamon, Rita, and Claudine Farrell, Steven Mannion, Alison Doody, Jackie Rafter, Joanne Byrne, Craig Doyle, Mary Harney, Yvonne Keating, Gerald Kean, Sheana Keane, Maura Derrane, Mark Cagney, Robbie Fox, Albert Reynolds, and many more... Lottie Ryan, Babette Ryan, Bonnie Ryan In fact folks, it would be quicker to mention the people that weren't at the funeral given the huge turn-out. Of course, due to the volcanic ash cloud putting a halt to flights many more prominent mourners could not attend... Melanie Verwoerd Right. We're gonna sign off now as it's been hectic and emotional covering Gerry Ryan's funeral mass. Respectfully, please enjoy our photos from the sad day and leave your words of condolences below... Ryan Tubridy, Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain All that's left to say is: Gerard Patrick Ryan (1956 - 2010), Rest in Peace. You are remembered. Rex Ryan, Mike Ryan Gerry Ryan coffin - Open the pod bay doors, HAL Pat Kenny, Kathy Kenny Brenda Donohue President Mary McAleese Steven Mannion, Eamon Farrell, Rita Farrell Glenda Gilson Leigh Arnold Grainne Seoige, Sile Seogie Alison Doody Sean Dunne Gerald Kean Craig Doyle, Doon Doyle Mary Harney Denis Desmond, Louis Walsh Mark Feehily Sharon Corr Sheana Keane, Maura Derrane Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan Keith Barry Keith Duffy, Lisa Duffy, Yvonne Keating Harry Crosbie Albert Reynolds Claudine Farrell John McColgan, Dave Fanning Joe Duffy, Pat Kenny Martina Fox, Robbie Fox Chloe King, Adele King (Twink), Joe Duffy Richie Kavanagh Joe Elliott Rick Savage Holy Faith School Clontarf students Gerry Ryan Hearse

**Users can ONLY comment via the ShowBiz.ie site** Leave a Comment Brid – Cork/ March 18, 2012 - 02:59 I certainly miss Gerry's voice, wit and carisma daily, so sad that his vices got the better of him. His children are an absolute credit to their parents. Thank god not all of todays youth lack poise and a sense of propriety, unlike many of the previous commentors. RIP Gerry you are missed. xx bear – Wicklow May 10, 2010 - 18:53 In the picture of Lottie Ryan, Babette Ryan, Bonnie Ryan - Does the man behind have a video camera?? IT Girl – Waterford May 10, 2010 - 18:36 RIP Gerry Hippy – Galway May 09, 2010 - 22:02 Ireland is brilliant. The best country on Earth! legend May 08, 2010 - 18:40 very true toaster. peace man. Toaster – Rathmines May 08, 2010 - 18:19 @Legend - Shut yer pie hole. If Ireland were filled with sniveling cxxts like yerself we'd be even worse off. legend May 08, 2010 - 15:18 these comments just show how disrespectful and fake irish people can be. if these comments werent anonymous i dont think there would be any comments at all!!! if irish people actually spoke their minds i reckon we would have as bad a reputation as our banks!!! maybe we should learn from this site to how us irish as a nation can be, and be a bit more respectful and non judgmental of others. Diana – Underground May 07, 2010 - 23:00 Nice advice Showbiz It was very respectful to send paparazzi to a funeral. Pot-Kettle BLACK SHOWBIZ.IE – Notice May 07, 2010 - 22:29 Guys PLEASE NOTE this page was supposed to a place for decent human beings to leave messages of condolences for the late great Gerry Ryan who was very much at the forefront of showbusiness in Ireland for the past 30 years. So, show some respect and if you can't say something nice, say nothing. There are many other stories on this site where you can rant and rave to your heart’s content. Play nice, ShowBiz.ie NY Jimmy – NY May 07, 2010 - 22:22 Gerry Ryan AGAIN - for fook sake showbiz, get over it! AoifeM – Dublin May 07, 2010 - 21:49 Poshthingy that is not only blasphemous but tasteless. poshvicescrips May 07, 2010 - 21:42 Steve, Eamon and Jesus are all _________. Fr Ted – Craggy Island May 07, 2010 - 20:30 Eh Jo, i think the comment by 'Ted' was a reference to the fact that the Catholic Church (or Irish Law) doesn't see Steve & Eamon's same-sex marriage as legal nor right under their God's law.... The irony was lost on you i suppose. poshvicescrips May 07, 2010 - 20:01 well, they say you're famous when you get your first impersonator Poshvicescrips May 07, 2010 - 20:00 Why are they all wearing black?? They look so morbid. jo May 07, 2010 - 19:37 eamonn Farrell and Stephen Mannion were NOT stopped entering the church. they arrived with Eamonns mum Rita and were joined by his sister Claudine. Bear – Dublin May 07, 2010 - 14:45 Ladies you sad sad evil witches!This is a memorial for Gerry Ryan but you still have to get the digs in for people who attend his funeral.GET A LIFE!!!So sad!GROW UP!!!!!!!!! Gerry Ryan's Ghost – Heaven May 07, 2010 - 11:44 Comment Removed on Request. Trev May 07, 2010 - 11:40 **caption error** showbiz you have "rick savage" listed under a picture of Rosanna! PR Lady – Dublin London May 07, 2010 - 11:38 Well done to the Ryan children, your dignity and poise in such extreme confusion made your father proud. RIP Gerry Ryan. Robyn – Dublin May 07, 2010 - 10:54 Gerry brought light into so many people's days in his own nonchalant way and made everyone feel listened to, comforted and hopeful. Always one to make a joke at sad times, I hope Gerry is looking down from his big leather swivel chair in heaven, laughing at the "poor sods" he left behind. God bless his five gorgeous children who conducted themselves with such decorum at his funeral and spoke such wonderful words, his wife Morah who so graciously passed her condolences on to his partner Melanie and his children. May the friendly voice who has been present in all our homes rest in peace- Gerry, you have all the answers now. Hugh – Dublin May 07, 2010 - 10:37 Yes, has her hand on the bump trying to cover it, but we can all see it in her face. OB/GYN – Dublin May 07, 2010 - 10:25 Is that a baby bump there? Ted May 07, 2010 - 10:21 Is it true that Eamon Farrell and his husband were stopped from entering church grounds? kate – Dublin May 07, 2010 - 08:08 Rest in peace Gerry. My heart goes out to your young family at this difficult time. legend May 07, 2010 - 03:48 a great man so interested in the people around him. ished he had shown as much interest in himself he was a giver rest in peace legend Toaster – Rathmines May 07, 2010 - 01:45 Comment Removed on Request. Leave a Comment * Your name * Your email address (will not be published) Your location Remember me ? ? Powered by TalkBack 1 **COMMENTS REMOVED ON REQUEST**