Loving husband of Helen (nee Reca), devoted father of Monica Bolli (Troy), Geraldine Friedman, Deborah Branigan (Francis), Dorothy, Marlene Armbruster (Lewis), Stacie Gallagher (Jack) and Gerald J. Jr. (Tammy), and Mary-Jo Ovecka (Vincent), dear pop to 15 grandchildren. Mr. Bryan was the youngest of 15 children. Survived by his brothers Rocky, Corkery and sister Rita. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday eve. 7 to 9 P.M. and Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Holy Name of Jesus Church. Int. private. In lieu of flowers family prefers donations to Lacey Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Fund, 1617 E. Eyre St., Phila., PA 19125