In Memory

Ryan Wojtanowski - Class Of 1971

              Deceased Alum: Ryan Wojtanowski, FHHS '71


Date Of Birth:
Date Deceased: 05-26-2016
Age at Death: 63
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Alum City: Alexandria
Alum State: VA
Alum Country: USA
Was a Veteran: No
Survived By: Jan McPherson

From: Connection Newspapers By Jeanne Theismann Friday, May 27, 2016 . #Captain Ryan Wojtanowski, longtime head captain of the Dandy Dinner Boats in Alexandria, died suddenly May 26 after suffering a massive heart attack. A longtime resident of Del Ray, Wojtanowski was also the city’s newest poet laureate, having been named to the position April 18. He was also an accomplished musician, playing trombone in Captain Ry’s quartet, which performed frequently on board the Dandy. Wojtanowski recently welcomed the Hawaiian canoe Hokule’a to the Alexandria waterfront with an original poem, which he recited May 17 to Hokule’a crew members during a presentation to the Alexandria Seaport Foundation. Wojtanowksi leaves behind his wife Jan. Funeral arrangements are still pending.

 



 
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07/07/16 08:35 AM #1    

Marsha "Rusty" Berryman (Trout) (1971)

sadSo very sad!!  Condolences to Jan.  Ryan, Jim Wurzel and I had too much fun in German class our Sr. year.  He was brilliant, very funny and kind - I feel sure those qualities never faded.  Such a loss! - Rusty Trout (Marsha Berryman)


07/07/16 02:19 PM #2    

Anne Gordon Beale (1971)

My sincere condolences to Jan and family.  Remenbering our days in Folk Club with you and Ryan as well as days the HHVS with you back in the fish aisle. 


07/07/16 10:39 PM #3    

Jane Ann Green (1971)

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Ryan's death. I have many fond memories and had hoped to reconnect at this years reunion. Condolences to Jan. 


07/08/16 02:02 AM #4    

Catherine Louise Tarabochia (1971)

I am sorry to hear about Ryan's death. I remember our days in symphonic and marching band. He was truly a great musician and all around nice guy. May his name be a blessing for us all.

04/20/17 04:27 PM #5    

Michael Thomas Russell (1971)

My condolences. Ryan and I grew up in Yacht Haven together. Energetic, artistically talented, and funny. He has always been a strong memory of my youth. St. Peter has a great trombone player for the Band of Angels!


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