In Memory of Valerie Elizabeth Ryan

September 17, 1969 - January 11, 2021

Resided in Sacramento, CA


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Valerie Elizabeth Ryan, 51, of Sacramento, CA and formerly of New Hartford, NY, died on Monday, January 11, 2021, in Sacramento.

She was born on September 17, 1969, at the Bethesda Naval Hospital, a daughter of Dr. Thomas and Barbara Ryan. Valerie graduated from New Hartford High School in 1987 and later graduated from Juniata College in PA. She served in the United States Air Force where she attended the Defense Language Institute, where she learned Chinese and spoke Russian fluently. After serving with the Air Force, she worked as a social worker in PA and later taught at the elementary level in Sacramento.

Valerie was an animal lover and also enjoyed traveling. Her true love was her family and she cherished any time they could be together enjoying each other’s company.

She is survived by her parents, Dr. Thomas and Barbara Ryan of New Hartford; brothers, Tom Ryan and his wife, Kimberly of Folsom, CA and Steve Ryan and his wife, Tammy of Fort Collins, CO nieces and nephews, Cassie and Dylan Ryan and Stephanie and Gabe Ryan. She is also survived by her dear friend, Alma Ortiz. She was predeceased by her uncle, Frank Posato.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11:00 am at St. Thomas Church where a Mass will be celebrated in New Hartford. Arrangements are with the Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services, 13 Oxford Rd., New Hartford.

In memory of Valerie please consider your local Animal Shelter.