12/19/2025
Traffic alert!
This Friday and Saturday, family, friends, community members, and first responders will be gathering in Phoenicia to honor the life of Fire District Commissioner Michael J. Ryan, who passed away on Sunday. Large crowds are expected, so please plan ahead for delays on Route 28. Please be aware of the following information:
The Wake Service (for family and friends) will be held on Friday, Dec. 19 from 1 – 3 PM at the E.B. Gormley Funeral Home, located at 87 Main Street, Phoenicia. First Responders from Fire, Police, and EMS agencies are invited to pay their respects from 3 – 5 PM.
The Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, Dec. 20, at St. Francis de Sales Church, located at 109 Main Street, Phoenicia. The service will begin at 12 noon. Large department vehicles from Fire, Police, and EMS agencies will be staged along Route 28 near the cemetery, located at 6456 Route 28, for a static lineup.
The following intersections in Phoenicia will be closed both Friday and Saturday surrounding the service times:
Route 214/Main St
Church St/Main St
Bridge St/Main St
Bridge St/High St
Route 212/Plank Rd
Plank Rd/Water Works Rd
The designated parking areas for the events are:
- Maurice D Hinchey Catskill Interpretive Center - 5096 Route 28, Shandaken
- Phoenicia Elementary - 11 School Ln, Shandaken
- Tonche Transit - 5181 Route 28, Shandaken
- Shandaken Town Hall - 7209 Route 28, Shandaken
- Onteora High School - 4166 Route 28, Olive (Saturday only)
UCAT buses will be shuttling to and from these areas starting Friday at 12 PM and Saturday at 10 AM, and will loop continuously until the events have ended.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding as Ulster County mourns a dedicated public servant and beloved community member.
