John McIntosh Ryan

I am so far behind in reading my email that I only just now caught this notifictaion of John's death. I fondly remember John's grand smile, his joyful laugh and his deep, deep faith. My sympathy goes out to all the Ryan family. You are all in my prayers.

Many Fond Memories Of John: I.E.: The Mothers' Day Breakfasts, S.F.X. Choir, Etc. Love 'n Blessings; "Semper-Fi!", Pat / Jim Donnelly

The Denny family is very honored to have known John Ryan. His dedication to the Cursillo and the wonderful talks he gave will long be remembered.

I am in shock, Patricia and family, just finding out that John passed away. I'm so very sad for you, and for everyone who knew him. He had such prescence, not just his stature, but his wonderful humor, his ability to always have an insight or opinion to offer in conversation, and his genuine interest in others around him. Such a dynamic person, it's just hard to even comprehend , he just was a part of so many things and so many people's' lives. So very loved and cherished by so many. I'm so...

Ryan family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

The last time I saw John Ryan was the Sunday before I left for college. I walked up to him to say goodbye, and I was struck by the scene I was walking up on. John was holding the door open for everyone walking out of mass with one hand, and his oxygen tank in the other. In today's world we would expect the exact opposite. I should have been holding the door open for the man with the oxygen tank, not the other way around! But for John this was no big thing, he was simply being his normal,...

Christ smiled through John who sang better than he golfed. You couldn't see the man without smiling.

my sincere condolences to Pat and family. Peggy Kammert

Aunt Patsy & family,
I was truly saddened to learn of Uncle John's passing. Nothing against the rest but he was my favorite Uncle. Enjoyed many brief but wonderful conversations with him and can remember many things from my childhood.Obviously he was a good Christian and today he is home with the Lord-nothing can be better then that! Although I will not be able to attend, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Just keep the wonderful memories and...