Mary Ryan Munisteri was an American television soap opera writer.
She was head writer of Ryan's Hope (1982–83), Guiding Light (1986), and Loving (1991).
She wrote Mandy's Grandmother, a children special, which aired in 1981.
[citation needed] She has three children, Matt Munisteri (musician), Ben Munisteri (choreographer), and Adele Munisteri (yoga teacher).
[1] Guiding Light Loving Ryan's Hope Daytime Emmy Awards Wins Writers Guild of America Award Wins Nominations Mary Ryan Munisteri was friends with Claire Labine and the inspirational namesake for the character of "Mary Ryan" from Ryan's Hope.