VINCENT BENNETT RYAN

RYAN, Vincent Bennett "Big Vin" of West Roxbury and Bradenton, FL. "If you're reading this, I must be dead..but I want to thank you all for the wonderful memories and my wonderful life.." Vincent passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at the age of 93. He was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen "Kaye" (Burns) Ryan with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. Son of the late Richard and Bertha (Bennett) Ryan. Devoted father of Kathy Ryan and her husband, Paul DiChiara of Norfolk, Patty Kanelos and her husband, Greg of Franklin, George Ryan and his wife, Karina of FL, and the late Vinny Ryan, Jr. Loving Grampie to Kerrin Marie, Devin Anne, Gregory and Gabriella. Dear brother of Brendan Ryan and his late wife, Arleen of Rockland, the late Richard Ryan, Peter Ryan and his wife, Maureen. Brother-in-law of Mary Guiney of Canton, George Burns of West Roxbury and Jimmy Burns of FL, the late John and Roberta Burns and Joe and Helen Doyle. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews; and his beloved late niece, Marybeth Guiney and Kim Daly, who were like another daughter to him. Vinny was a Korean War Veteran. He was a retired member of the Local 7 Ironworkers Union, where he worked for over 40 years. After retirement, he worked for the City of Boston in the Facilities Department. He then became the Head of Security at West Roxbury High School. Vinny coached St. Theresa's CYO Championship Basketball for many years. He then assumed the role of the Athletic Director for St. Theresa's CYO Program and was then inducted into the Archdiocese CYO Hall of Fame. He also coached his sons' Babe Ruth Baseball Teams. Vinny was a lifetime member of The Disabled Veterans, The Knights of Columbus, The Amvets Post, The Elks Lodge, The Moose Lodge of Boston and Florida. A very heartfelt thank you to Linda Barraza, for taking such special care of dad. The family would like to thank the staff at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center and the Aids of Senior Helpers of Boston. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY, on Monday, December 1, at 10:00am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church, at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. Visiting Hours, Sunday, November 30, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Vinny, may be made to VA Boston Healthcare System, 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury MA 02132. In memo line of check, please include 5208 Palliative Care WX or for other ways to donate, go to https://www.va.gov/boston-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/ To live stream the Funeral Mass, go to www.sttheresaparishboston.com. For guestbook, please visit gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600