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JAMES F. RYAN

1948 - 2022

JAMES F. RYAN obituary, 1948-2022, Arlington, MA

BORN

1948

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

DeVito Funeral Home

1145 Massachusetts Avenue

Arlington, Massachusetts

JAMES RYAN Obituary

RYAN, James F. Of Arlington, passed away on June 29, 2022. Beloved husband of Patricia (Weismann) Ryan; and devoted father of Erik Ryan and his wife Deborah of Cambridge, and Kevin Ryan of Somerville. Also, survived by two loving grandchildren, Paige and John Ryan; as well as his sister, Diane Bradley; and brothers, Matt Ryan and Tim Ryan. Jim was a proud IBEW union member and 35-year employee of Verizon. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, vacationing on the Cape, and working on his home and yard. He will be deeply missed by his family. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the DeVito Funeral Home, 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON, on Tuesday, July 5th, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, at 10:00am, at St. Agnes Church, Arlington. Burial to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 1 to Jul. 3, 2022.

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Tracy T Talbot

July 18, 2022

I am so very, very sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. We are here for anything you need, Pat. He will always be missed, loved, and admired. Until you meet again...

Tricia Matthews

July 10, 2022

Pat. I am Soo sorry to hear of Jimmy passing. My heart hurts so much to think he won't be there every time I come home to visit and him saying " hi Patty". Haha. I used to ask my dad. Do you say Tricia if you mention me. He said yes. But Jimmy always called me patty. Only one. Now I hold that memory dear. I miss him already even tho I don't live next door. I'll miss his happy greeting his taking care of my parents yes you guys are perfect neighbors. Pat , I'm so sad with you and many more that loved him dearly.

Connie Paragona Mulcahy

July 7, 2022

Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace. I reflect on growing up with Jim with fondness, I am so sorry for your loss.

Linda Paragona Schuster

July 6, 2022

Diane, Matty , Timmy and Jimmy´s family. I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy´s passing. I remember all the great times we had growing up , there were so many of us in the neighborhood. May he RIP.

Janet Sheehan

July 6, 2022

Matty, Tim,Diane and Family, i am so sad to hear about jimmys passing. I remember him as a great guy. I am sending prayers to all of you. Rest in peace Jimmy
Janet Paragona Sheehan

Kathy Madden

July 5, 2022

Patty, Erik and Kevin..My heart goes out to you during this very sad and difficult time..I just talked to Jimmy on the phone Monday and we were joking about getting old and laughing..He always made me laugh and he was always there for me to help with whatever issues I had going on..He was a great guy..I keep thinking that he and Walter are up in Heaven partying like the good old days and party girl, Cheryl, right along with them....Patty, my dear friend I am here for you day and night..Love you lots..Kathy

Karen Lennon Shine

July 3, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Rod & Nancy

July 1, 2022

Pat, Kevin & Eric we are sorry to hear of Jim´s passing
He was a great neighbor and always had a laugh for us when we saw him
We hope all of your fond memories help you during this time of grief

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Jul

5

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

DeVito Funeral Home

1145 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

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6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Agnes Church

Arlington, MA

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1145 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

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