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Christopher Ryan Obituary
Christopher G. Ryan, age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 3, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Maria A. (Catalano) Ryan. Son of Rhea C. (Suprenant) Ryan and the late William L. Ryan. Father of Tessa M., Patrick A. and Sophia R. Ryan formerly of Tyngsboro, MA. Brother of William P. Ryan and wife Debra of Los Angeles, CA, Margaret Charlebois and husband Steven of Jericho, VT, Denise Ryan and husband Austin of Glencoe, IL, and Peter Ryan and wife Sharon of Hudson, NH. Brother-in-law of Anthony Catalano Jr. and wife Linda of Tewksbury, MA, Stephen Catalano and wife Judi of Stoneham, MA, and Deano Catalano and wife Karen of Glencove, NY. " Adored uncle, mentor, and friend to many".
Calling hours are Sunday, May 9, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Friends are invited to meet at 10 O'clock on Monday, May 10, at St. Williams Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury for his Funeral Mass. Interment to follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Masks, social distancing and gathering limitations are necessary. Donations honoring his memory may be made to the American Stroke Foundation. For obituary and guest book see www.farmeranddee.com
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Jim Hamilton
May 12, 2021
Denise & family, I am so sorry. So much love and laughter and care in the Ryan Home for us 'kids'. My heart aches for all who knew Chris, he will be missed.. GOD bless-
Shawn Doyle
May 11, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear about this!! I’m sorry everyone!!
Laura Dunn Lawrence
May 7, 2021
Chris was well liked by his high school classmates. He was always a jokester and would always keep you laughing. Nice guy gone too soon. God Bless
carol
May 6, 2021
Maria and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. He was such a happy, friendly guy and always made people feel comfortable when they were around him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thinking of you, Carol Shaughnessey
Sandra Creamer
May 6, 2021
Dear Rhea, Maria, and all the family. We are devastated about the loss of Chris. Loving thoughts and prayers to you all during this terribly sad time. What a great guy he was and so loved. God bless.
Love Sandy and Ed Creamer
John and Sue Harvey
May 5, 2021
Just a wonderful guy. May the eternal light shine upon him
David Burns
May 5, 2021
I was a football teammate of Chris’ at Tewksbury High and a classmate of his at Bridgewater State College. He was a very funny individual who was a lot of fun to be around. He put a smile on the face of just about everyone he met. He will be missed by many.
My most since condolences to his family.
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