Leonard Van Ryswick

November 26, 1947 - June 14, 2009

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Services:
 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 17th, 2009  at 10:00 AM in Our Lady's Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD. , with Fr. Thomas LaHood officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation:
  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, in the funeral home chapel,  with Prayers being recited at 7:00 PM.
   Leonard “Lenny” Van Ryswick, 61, of Leonardtown, MD died June 14, 2009 at his residence. Born November 26, 1947 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph Francis and Frances Teresa Beall Van Ryswick. He was the loving husband of Kathryn Borchert Kennedy Van Ryswick whom he married on December 29, 2006 in Medley’s Neck, MD. He is survived by his children; Lori Scriber of California, MD, Phyllis Superior and her husband Scott of Mechancisville, MD, Wayne Van Ryswick and his wife Kelly of Leonardtown, MD, Nicole Atlas and her husband Dennis of California, MD and Kelly Scheer and her husband John of Mechanicsville, MD as well as his grandchildren; Shaunte’ Scriber, Tyler Superior, Faith Van Ryswick, Josh Van Ryswick, Zachary Van Ryswick, Matthew Atlas and Dean Atlas and two great grandchildren Malakai and Milan Gordon. He is also survived by his siblings: Joseph Van Ryswick, Peter Van Ryswick, Evelyn Ryce and Peggy Wathen, all of Leonardtown, MD and David Van Ryswick of Great Mills, MD. He was preceded in death by his first wife Shirley Ann Wathen whom he married on February 7, 1970 in Mechanicsville, MD and who preceded him in death of January 23, 2004. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Lenny was a Senior Service Officer for The Architect of the Capitol for 26 years, retiring on October 2, 1999. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed farming. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM with Knights of Columbus prayers following. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD at 10:00 AM with Fr. Thomas LaHood officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Van Ryswick, Micky Ryce, Shawn Wathen, Timmy Ryce, Stephen Van Ryswick, Kevin Ryce and Leonard Wathen, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Sonny Ryce, Leonard Wathen, Sr., Mike Wathen, John Wathen, Douglas Wathen, Jr. and Roy Copsey. Contributions may be made to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Phyllis, We were so very sorry to hear about your Dad. Bob & Connie"
- Bob Slaughter
- Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2009

"I am deeply sadden by your loss, I had the pleasure of working many years on Capitol Hill with Lenny. Lenny was a dear friend and we will miss him deeply. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family in this time of sadness."
- Larry Carter and Family
- Posted: Sunday, June 21, 2009

"Pete sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
- Judy,Tommy,Angela and Tom Kidwell
- Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2009

"Evelyn, I am so sorry to hear of another loss in your family. We can not replace them, but still live our lives here with happiness in the knowledge that we will see them again. It was lovely to see you recently. God bless you and your family."
- Pat Bailey Leslie
- Posted: Friday, June 19, 2009

"Dear Evelyn - I came to Lenny's viewing but missed you. Lenny was always such a nice and friendly person, and I know he was a great brother to you and your family. My brothers and I were very sorry to hear of his passing. You are in my thoughts."
- Virginia (Johnston) Tippett
- Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2009

"Katie, Phyllis, Lori & Wayne and families. I can't tell you how sorry we are about Lenny. He was such a likeable man by all. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers for a long time. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. We are both so sorry and will miss him."
- Frank & Lorrie Fenwick
- Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2009

"To the Van Ryswick Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you."
- Kenny Dement Mary Dean
- Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2009

"Kathy, My deepest and most sincere condolences are sent to you and Lenny's family. He will be sorely missed by all. I was proud to know him and he was a terrific grandfather to "our" grandsons. If you ever need anything, just call me. Love Kathy,"
- Kathy Atlas
- Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2009

"Evelyn and Family, Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers."
- BERTHA & RICK RALEY
- Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

"Wayne, We are so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. If there is anything that we can do please let us know."
- James & Betty Knott
- Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

""Lenny's Family, I had the pleasure to work side by side with Lenny (wimpy)for several years hear at the AOC. I was saddened to hear of his sickness and even more so of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.""
- J. David Gray
- Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

"Katie, my heart breaks for your loss of Lenny. You will be in my heart, and in my prayers. Joan Caruthers"
- Joan Caruthers
- Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

"Katie and family, I am taken by total surprise and very saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Lenny. Please know that we are thinking of you during this time of sorrow. God Bless ~Liz & Bruce Walter"
- Liz Walter
- Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

"Kathy and all of Lenny's family: My deepest sympathy is with you. Lenny was a wonderful person, he will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for you loss."
- Jamie S. Lane
- Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

"We were deeply saddened to hear of Lenny's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time."
- JJ & Debbie Howe
- Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

"Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. You are such a great person and I'm sure Lenny needed you. Now it's our time to help you. My prayers are with you!"
- Melissa Abell
- Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

"Kathy and family, I am so sorry for your loss and deeply saddened to hear of Lenny's passing. My heart and prayers go out to you all. God Bless."
- Janice Kaplan
- Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

"Lori and Family: Extending my heartfelt sympathy and prayers during this sorrowful time. God Bless."
- Terry Cutchember
- Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

"TO: LORI,PHYLLIS,& FAMILY: YOU HAVE OUR SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE. MR. LENNY TRULY WAS A NICE & CONSIDERATE PERSON. CHERISH ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES & "TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME". IF IT IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL. LOVE, CATHY, MICHAEL & CIERA YOUNG "
- CATHERINE YOUNG(JORDAN)
- Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

"Wayne, Kelly, and children, We were saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. We hope you find peace in knowing that he is a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
- Scott, Melanie, Lacey & Jack Bateman
- Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009

"To Lenny's family, I am saddened to hear of Lenny's passing. He and I went back to his early days with the AoC. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Suzanne and Jerry Shaw"
- Jerry Shaw
- Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009

"My condolences to the family of my friend Lenny. I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him."
- Bob Brady
- Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009

"We are saddened by the loss of Lenny. He was good friend .Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Van Ryswick Family"
- Dick & Joan Smythers
- Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009

"Kathy, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I only met Lenny a few times when you lived at Willow Oak but he always had a kind word and a smile. May your cherished memories of him carry you in the days ahead. "
- Diane Gleissner
- Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009

"'Lori, Phyllis & Family: I am sorry for your loss. You all have my deepest sympathy and if there is anything you need please don't hesitate to ask."
- Alicia Holt
- Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009

" I am saddened by the loss of Lenny. I worked with him for 12 years. He was more than a co-worker or a mentor. He was a friend and Good Man. "
- Bill Longo
- Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009

"We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers."
- Wayen and Eleanor Norris
- Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009

"Kathy, We are sorry for your loss. You said you were brought to Lenny for a special reason and that was to be with him during the last years of his life and help him through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. "
- David, Jill, Beth and Emily Knott
- Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009

"I am sorry for the loss of Lenny, he and I worked together for 26 years. His family was a constant source of conversation. I know you will all miss him as much as we will. "
- Bill Wood
- Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009

"To all of Lenny's family: Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you during this very sad time. We were deeply saddened when we heard of Lenny's passing this morning. Keep your cherished memories close to your heart and remember that Lenny is now free from pain. We will miss Lenny very much but our special friend will never be forgotten."
- Jim & Tricia Knott
- Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2009

"You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. A great man will be greatly missed."
- Darrin and Andrea Atlas
- Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2009

"We are so sorry for the loss of Lenny and will greatly miss him."
- John and Kenda Wathen
- Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2009

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss!" "
- Larry & Cora Norris
- Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2009