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Joseph Ryan Obituary

Of South Boston, formerly of Charlestown, Oct. 22, 2007. Devoted son of the late Edward & Albina "Bea" Ryan. Beloved father of Joseph Ryan & his wife Carol, Michael Ryan & his wife Lisa, all of Plymouth. Loving grandfather of Kathryn, Jennifer & Julia Ryan, all of Plymouth. Beloved brother of Mary Barrett & husband John of Portland, Maine. Loving uncle of Nancy Barrett of Merrimac, MA. Visiting hours Thrusday 4-8pm at the Frank H. Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St., CHARLESTOWN. Funeral Mass on Friday at 1:30pm at the Paulist Center, 5 Park St., Boston. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be private. Dr. Ryan was a teacher, cross country & track coach at Hingham Public Schools & an official for the Mass. Track & Field Association. In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial donations in Dr. Ryan's name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St, Boston MA 02115. Parking area adjacent to funeral home. For guest book, obituary & directions visit www.carrfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2007.

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Jimmy Collins

November 4, 2007

To Joe's Family, Though a little younger than he, I knew Joe all of my young life in Charlestown as I was a fixture at his mother,Bea Ryan's family store. Kids like me were part of Joe's extended family. I was happy to see him in South Boston where I also moved to and occasionally ran along the beach with him. He was so proud of his children and loved his grandchildren. I will miss seeing that unique running style silhouetted against the Bay. He was a cancer survivor of extraordinary stamina and I admire his determination to live as long as God would let him. May he find plenty to drink at his final water stop.

October 27, 2007

Mary,

We love you all and will never remember the past.

Dick Whalen

Joan Linnehan

October 25, 2007

To Joe's family,

I am saddened by the news of Joe's death. I worked with Joe at HHS for many years and often chatted with him at lunch. He was a terrific teacher and coach who deeply cared about educating and encouraging kids. I keep you in my thoughts through this difficult loss.
Joan Linnehan, Special Ed Teacher, HHS

Allan Fornaro

October 25, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Skip and Barbara Mortimer

October 25, 2007

Joe and Mike,

We are so sorry for your loss. I grew up with your Dad in Charlestown and later found each other in The Hingham Public Schools. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed.

Stephen Fiascone

October 25, 2007

I ran cross country for Mr. Ryan for all of my 4 years at Hingham High, and I hope that all who were close to him know what a lifelong gift he gave us kids. And how much we continue to appreciate all that he selflessly did for us.

Ann & Mike Keegan

October 24, 2007

Dear Joe
We are so sorry for your loss. What a great guy your dad was. We put so many miles in. Joe always made it look so easy! Will always remember him with a smile and a good story. Peace and Love to your family Joe.
Love
Mike & Ann Keegan

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