Eleanor M. Ryan

Albany, NY – Eleanor M. Ryan, 84, of Albany, died peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Thursday, May 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. Eleanor was born in Ashland, New York on February 3, 1940. She graduated from Hunter Tannersville Central and then left her hometown to attend Albany Business College in 1957. She began her career working for National Savings Bank in Albany. She raised her children and eventually returned to the workforce in 1991 working as a cashier, shift leader and trainer for Shop N Save (Hannaford) where she remained employed through 2023. Eleanor was known for her love of people, kids in particular, whether it was her time volunteering at Blessed Sacrament School or at the kid’s craft table at Hannaford for every holiday. She touched the lives of everyone that crossed her path by spreading joy and sharing her wisdom with those fortunate enough to known her. She loved her gardens and arranging flowers. She was an avid crafter, making special gifts for friends and family, including her cross-stich pictures. Eleanor loved the holidays; whether it was decorating for Christmas and baking homemade cookies, the Easter egg tree, or a Halloween Jack o’ lantern large enough to hide a small child and the homemade costumes, she did it all. She was an amazing hostess, always entertaining and remained close to her classmates from Hunter Tannersville Central attending annual reunions and gatherings. She is survived by her daughter Eleanor L. Ryan of Albany, her son James(Nicole)Ryan of Castleton, NY and her two grandsons Hunter Ekberg and Robert James “RJ” Ryan who were the loves of her life. Eleanor is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many good friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband James A Ryan II and her parents Pauline (Slawek) and James Mendenhall. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Eleanor’s family Thursday, May 16, 2024 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave (Rev. John Bradley Way) Albany, NY 12206 where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery immediately following the Mass. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Eleanor M. Ryan

February 3, 1940 - May 9, 2024