George Ryan

George was a brilliant businessman. Generous with his time and presence in our community, his contributions were lasting. On one occasion, 40 years ago, George sponsored a visit to Edison, N.J., to view a Ford Manufacturing plant, building Ford Escorts. Ford's slogan at the time: "Quality is Job One." In retrospect, quality was a rich part of George's fabric. We were fortunate to witness his transformative and generous presence in the Naugatuck Valley. and in our lives. To his family, thank...