Notes for: Vivian Lylle Bodine

From Ronny Bodine:

1940 Elmira, Chemung Co., NY: Joseph RYAN 29 NY guard-state institution, Vivian 29 PA wife.

From Social Security Records:
Joseph J. Ryan, born 28 March 1910, died 23 Oct 1989. SSN issued before 1951 in New York.

Obituary, Star-Gazette (of Elmira, N.Y.) of 25 Nov 2003.
RYAN, Vivian L. of W. Gray St., Elmira, NY, died on Monday morning, November 24, 2003. At the request of Vivian, there will be no calling hours. A private funeral service will be held at the HOLLY-KECK & BAKER, INC. FUNERAL HOME at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Rev. Richard Price officiating. Flowers are welcome. She is survived by her beloved son, James J. Ryan of Albany, NY a sister, Louise Wheatly of Wilmington, DE a very special sister-in-law, Florence R. Peck of Elmira and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Joseph J. Ryan and four brothers and four sisters. Vivian was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, who proudly worked in many finer retail stores in Elmira and in the antique business. During WWII, Vivian assessed in the war effort by working at the Eclipse Corp. She was a uniquely talented musician and enjoyed gardening and rooting for her favorite sports teams. She also found time to frequently enjoy the company of many dear friends. She worked hard her entire life and performed many deeds of kindness and generosity that went unheralded. Vivian was part of the greatest generation.

Burials in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York (1927-1993)
Joseph J. Ryan, buried 26 Oct 1989, husband of Vivian Bodine Ryan.