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James Ryan Obituary
Dr. James Edward Ryan, Age 91, Of Bridgeport, Connecticut passed away Wednesday , October 16, 2013. He lived a long and full life. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, physician and served in the U.S. Navy. Jim was a 1948 graduate of Albany Medical College, Albany, N.Y. and Union College , Class of 1956 , in Schnectady, N.Y. He completed his residency at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the city where he practiced for his whole career. A generous man, a true romantic Jim also had a wonderful sense of humor. He had a lifetime love of gardening and opera and was blessed with a beautiful tenor voice. People that knew him called him "Doc" and he was known in Bridgeport as the singing doctor. Survivors include his son Kevin and grandson Zachery, daughter Erin Nazzaro and her husband Joe, son Dennis, his wife Pat and grandsons Jesse ,Jack and Walker, daughter Eileen Colonnese, her husband Michael and grandchildren Jennifer, Brian and Taryn, son Jim Jr. and grandchildren Courtney and Colin and great granddaughter Ella, daughter-in-law Deborah and grandchildren Kristie and Kyle, son Peter, his wife Mary and grandchildren Dominick and Muirgheal. Jim was predeceased by his wife and mother of his children Mary Margaret Douglas Ryan, his daughter Muriel ,his son Tim and his second wife Rose. A memorial celebration will be private. In lieu of cards or flowers donations can be made to one of his favorite charities, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Pva.org.
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Elaine Souza Spruance
October 21, 2020
I have nothing but fond memories of Dr. Ryan. He was a friend of my grandparents, our family doctor, and the father of my best friend, Muriel (Moo) Ryan. I remember Him as a gentle and kind man and a great doctor. He used to make house calls, on occasion, to our home in Easton when my siblings and I were too sick to go to the office. He was a fabulous tenor and I used to love to hear him sing at his home on weekends when I’d be visiting Moo. Think of him & miss him!
Joanne Flanagan
November 21, 2013
I have wonderful memories of Dr.Ryan I 'll never forget how he sang Christmas Carols to the patients. Oh what a voice. Always kind, gentle knew how to make you feel better. Always had a smile on his face. He always enjoyed the bouquet of lilacs that I would bring to him ,in the spring. I'll never forget you. Peace be with you and your family.
Elaine Souza-Spruance
November 14, 2013
To the entire Ryan family we send our condolences along with our prayers. We know that Dr. Ryan is resting in eternal peace and is under the care of the greatest healer of all. I will never forget him for all the kindness and care he gave to me not only as a patient but also as the dad of his daughter, Muriel, my best friend. We had a lot of fun over the years from the time he pierced my ears one Sunday in his kitchen and then whipped up some pancakes to help sooth the pain, to his wedding gift to me at my reception on my wedding day...a wonderful tenor solo! He wowed us all! I am grateful for all the fond memories he has provided me with throughout the years. He will be sorely missed by many. God Bless him and his entire family. Elaine Souza
Tom Wynne
November 2, 2013
He was my doctor in Bridgeport when i was small. I'll never forget him. Made going to the doctor on o.k experience. RIP Dr. Ryan
Bernadette Coughlin
November 1, 2013
You know how sorry we all are.
Audrey Saad
October 29, 2013
My sympathy to the family. I remember Dr. Ryan taking care of my family when he was on Coleman Street, we used to walk to his office. What a wonderful, caring man. I am so glad he enjoyed a long and happy life. Such good memories of a dedicated healer. Peace, Audrey Saad
Chris Ciufo-Regan
October 28, 2013
So saddened by the news of Dr. Ryan's passing. I can so fondly recall the kind doctor who always made me feel better as a child. As time passed, he was the colleague to me as an RN, who always took time to explain and educate me. May he rest in peace....
October 27, 2013
Oh so sorry to hear...but i have to say he was one of my favorite doctors..when i was 13yrs.old i had a problem with my back..at that time polio was around....i had for a few minutes been paraziled.while picking grapes in my back yard..then i was ok but in a lot of pain...my parents new Dr.Ryan when he was on the ambluance...they took me to him the next day and knew exactly what was wrong and he taped me up...it felt good.so they did not have all the xrays machine and things of today.he was so good...now that goes back62years ago..very smart doctor...we loved him...he was always smiling...i am sure he will be missed by many....RIP Kay Ross Leger and Clarece Leger....
Dr Robert Caserta
October 27, 2013
My condolences to the family.
RIP Dr Jim
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