Linden, Livonia, Detriot, and Flint communities are mourning the tragic death of a resident, community member, former coach, brother, employee, and Grand Valley State University graduate who passed away unexpectedly.
Ryan was the Head Men’s Hockey Coach at Saginaw Valley State University and the former Executive Account Manager at Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. The family announced the tragic news on Facebook, Thursday; “To all family and friends of Brendan Ryan, we are saddened to inform the passing of my brother, son of Lynne Standley and Jimmy Ryan, and incredible friend, Brendan. He was loved by everyone in his community, and to say he will be missed is a huge understatement.”
Who Was Brendan Ryan?
Brendan Ryan was a resident of Linden, Michigan, and originally from Livonia, Michigan. He was a graduate of Livonia Churchill High School, Schoolcraft College, and Grand Valley State University. He was a former Corporate Sales Representative at the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.
Brendan, a successful and award-winning college hockey coach, drummer, dancer, and center of the party, spent his life doing what he loved. None of us can deny his ability to befriend anyone he talked to. He created a beautiful, close relationship with all of his family and friends. This has been a hard week for us all. You were the best brother I could ever ask for. We love you, Brendan.
