Joseph Anthony Ryan

1941 - 2025

Ryan Joseph Anthony Age 83, of Downingtown, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was the husband of Marie Wackerman Ryan, sharing 58 years of marriage. Born in Delaware County on May 31, 1941, he was the son of the late Joseph Ryan and Mae Conroy Hagner. Joe graduated high school from St. Joseph's Preparatory School and went on to receive his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University. While at Georgetown, he participated in the ROTC program and served in the Marine Reserves following graduation. He then completed his Juris Doctorate at The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, as well as completing the work to become a Certified Public Accountant. Joe furthered his education by receiving his Master of Laws in Taxation from Villanova University. Throughout his career, Joe worked for Duane, Morris & Heckscher and Wolf, Block, Schorr & Solis-Cohen Law Firms, eventually opening his own firm, Joseph A. Ryan & Associates in Exton. Joe served his community in several ways, one of which was as the Chester County Controller. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of Whitford Country Club, serving as a past President. He was an avid boater and sailor, and at one time was the Commodore of the Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May. When he and his wife moved their boat to Florida, he also served on the board of the Sunset Harbor Yacht Club in Miami Beach. Surviving in addition to his wife Marie are his sons Robert Ryan of Downingtown and Mark Ryan of Downingtown; and grandchildren Jake Ryan, Kyle Ryan and Cadence Ryan. He was preceded in death by his two sons Joseph Ryan, Jr. and Matthew Ryan, and his step-father Herrmann Hagner. A Celebration of Joe's Life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Whitford Country Club, 600 Whitford Hills Road, Exton, PA 19341. To leave online condolences, please visit. jamesterryfuneralhome.com