Red Bank resident Elizabeth “Lisa” Gallagher Ryan passed away suddenly at home on June 1. She was 78.
Born to Richard and Eleanor Gallagher in Chicago, Lisa grew up on Cape Cod attending Barnstable Schools. She graduated from Lake Forest College in Illinois where she met her husband. She worked in the insurance industry for many years, most notably at AIG in New Jersey.
She is predeceased by: her parents; her husband, Terence Ryan; her son, Jeremy Ryan; and son in-law, John Mavis.
She is survived by: her beloved daughter, Eleanor “Nell” Ryan, of Red Bank; her brother, Richard Gallagher (wife Jody), of North Haven, CT; her sister, Louise Porter (husband Steve) of Cummaquid, MA; her granddaughter, Nicole Mavis (husband Mike Linde) of Astoria, NY; her sisters in-law, Nanette Ryan and Musette Winton; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
A private celebration of life is planned for a later date. Donations in Lisa’s name can be made to the American Littoral Society, 18 Hartshorne Dr, Suite 1, Highlands, NJ 07732.
— Edited obituary prepared by family via John E. Day Funeral Home
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