William F. Ryan

William F. "Bill" Ryan, 73, of Gulfport, died Thursday, April 20, 2006 in Gulfport. Mr. Ryan was a native of Boston, MA and was a longtime resident of Gulfport. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was self employed as a realtor. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Marion Ryan; his former wife, Bonnie Sullivan DePew; and a son, Sean Ryan. Mr. Ryan is survived by two sons, Michael William Ryan and Patrick Francis Ryan, both of Gulfport; a sister, Claire Crihfield and husband, Ray of San Diego, CA; and two brothers, Joseph Ryan and Harry Ryan, both of MA. The funeral service is Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 12 noon at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport where friends may visit from 11 a.m. until the service. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport. View and sign register at www.bradfordokeefe.com