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Jack Ryan

1930 - 2019

Jack Ryan obituary, 1930-2019, Wilmington, NC

BORN

1930

DIED

2019

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Jack Ryan Obituary

John "Jack" Walter Ryan, 88, of Wilmington, formerly of Jacksonville, NC, died Monday, April 15, 2019, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 11, 1930, in Towaco, NJ; son of the late Michael John Ryan and Rosalie Silwa Ryan. A brother, Michael G. Ryan and a sister, Eileen Ryan Pelin, preceded him in death.
Jack, a 30 year retired Marine, proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Purple Heart recipient in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
He is survived by two sisters, Rosemary McGraw of Voorheesville, NY and Phyllis Rogan of Elmira, NY; his nephew, Michael P. Ryan and family of Wilmington, who he enjoyed spending time and the holidays with, especially the holiday dinners; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2019, at Andrews Valley Chapel.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. John McGee OSFS officiating. Military honors will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jack's memory may be made online or by mail to: Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.
Condolences to the family at Andrewsmortuary.com.
Andrews Market Street Chapel

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Jacksonville Daily News from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2019.

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Dave Cartmill

April 14, 2023

So sorry to hear this so late. I looked up to jack and thought he was the coolest to ride a BMW motorcycle. Too cool. A great of friend of ours. Semper Fi

April 21, 2019

How precious our love ones are to us. They are even more precious to God. John 3:16

SPS

April 20, 2019

When someone we love falls asleep in death, we treasure the fond memories we have of them. May those cherished memories and God's promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of comfort.

Dan Rogan

April 19, 2019

My memory of uncle Jack will always be on his motorcycle. Thank you for your service Uncle Jack! Love Dan, Gaye, Hannah and Ryan

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Memorial Events
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Apr

22

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington

1617 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28401

Apr

23

Funeral Mass

9:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

NC

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Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington

1617 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28401

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