Michael J. Ryan

Talented song writer

Canandaigua NY.

Of County Rd 10 passed away December 1, 2007 at his home. He was 55. Born in Canandaigua and a life long resident. He is the son of the late William & June Ryan.

He enjoyed writing songs and performing as Mr. E with the totally obscure band. Mike has spent much of his life as a musician, but also inventor, published poet, and cartoonist. He has been a small businessman and worked in both the electrical and the construction fields. Mike has been a member of both the Golden Lynx folk Guild and the Hudson Valley Folk Guild. Mike has participated in several benefit concerts, including nursing homes, veterans Hospital, and drug and alcohol treatment centers, as well as performing in area festivals like Naples Grape Festival and Pondfest 99.

He is survived by two brothers Stephen (Christine) and Tim (Betty) Ryan. Sister Patty (Tom) Steele. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Friends may call Friday December 7, from 7-9 PM at the Fuller Funeral Home Inc. 190 Buffalo St. Canandaigua. A Funeral service will be Saturday at 10 AM. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery Clifton springs.

Contributions may be made to the open door mission of Rochester PO Box 14236 Rochester NY 14608.

Gleaner's Kitchen % St. John's Episcopal Church 183 North Main St. Canandaigua NY 14424.