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Edward Ryan Obituary
AGE: 71 • North Brunswick
The Honorable Edward J. Ryan of North Brunswick passed away on Saturday afternoon at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was 71 years of age.
Born in The City of New Brunswick, Judge Ryan attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and St. Peter's High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from Mount Saint Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland and completed his law studies at New York Law School. He married his high school sweetheart Dorothy Miller Ryan with whom he just celebrated 48 years of marriage.
He was an attorney in private practice for many years starting as a partner in the Nicola and Ryan Law Firm; then Teneralli, Shamy and Ryan and, most notably Teneralli and Ryan, before being appointed a Judge in the Middlesex County Superior Court where he served in the Family and Civil Divisions.
Judge Ryan was a parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Church in North Brunswick. He was a recipient of the Irishman of the Year Award from the Middlesex County Emerald Society and a longtime member of the Lions Club. He enjoyed a good card game, had an appreciation for a nice automobile and cherished his family, friends and time spent at Midway Beach.
Judge Ryan was pre deceased by his son in law John S. Kwityn in 2016.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Dorothy Ryan of North Brunswick and their children Katie Ryan Kwityn of Milltown, Kristen Ryan of North Brunswick, and Edward Ryan of New Brunswick. He is also survived by his siblings Leo A. Ryan III of Florida and Mary Lou Rosta and her husband Gilbert of North Brunswick and his grandchildren Maya J., Eva D. and Ashleigh Kwityn.
Visiting will be held from 3-8 PM on Thursday November 9, 2017 at the Gleason Funeral Home 1360 Hamilton Street in Somerset. Funeral services will begin on Friday November 10 at 9:15 AM at the funeral home followed by a 10 AM funeral mass at Our Lady of Peace Church in North Brunswick. Cremation will take place privately.
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Pete Kormondy
April 17, 2019
I went to sacredheart with eddie and played basketball with him
Arthur Mattei
January 1, 2018
I was shocked and saddened to read of Ed Ryan's passing. I had known Ed since the 1970s when he was a municipal court judge and was delighted when he was appointed to the Superior Court. As a judge, as a man, as a Christian, they came no better than Ed. Living out of the area and out of touch with most of the people I knew up there, I only recently learned of his passing and was not able to attend the services, or to reach out to him in his final days. May he rest in peace.
November 13, 2017
Dottie and family. So sorry to hear of Eddie Ryan passing he was a great man.
Michael Beer
November 8, 2017
Dottie and family. We are so sorry to hear about Eddie. He was truly a great man and certainly was loved by many. Sorry we can't be there for the service as Terry and I are out of the country. Our thoughts are with you all. Mike and Terry Beer.
November 8, 2017
Dot and Family,
Maryann and I are very sad to hear of Eddie's passing. He was a great friend for 50+ years and the experiences and memories will stay with me forever. He earned and deserved the utmost respect in everything he did.
I will remember and cherish his friendship until we meet again.
George and Maryann Gunia
Peter & Marianne Kokoszka
November 7, 2017
Dear Dottie and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Eddie.
I have known Eddie for over fifty years from our football days in high school to college at the Mount. We shared some great times on our way to adulthood. As they say the memories are priceless.
I am truly grateful for his friendship.
God bless you, Eddie, and may you rest in eternal peace.
November 7, 2017
Our sincerest condolences to Dot , children and grandchildren of Edward. He was a kind and loving friend to all who knew him. He will be missed by all .
Fondly,
Sue and a Bob
Linda Hurlburt
November 7, 2017
Dear Aunt Dottie,
We were so saddened to hear of Eddie's passing. He was the kindest soul to me during a very bad time and your whole family has been wonderful to both Christopher and to me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your whole family. With love, Linda & Christopher (Harris)
Harriet Hems Wright
November 7, 2017
Sincere condolences from all of my family to all of yours.
Joseph & Erika Pietrefesa
November 7, 2017
Our heartfelt condolences to Dot, kids, grandchildren and family. In times of loss, there are no words that can take away your sadness and sorrow. We hope you can take comfort in knowing he gave us so much to remember. A lifetime of great memories of our friendship.
Liz Curry-winters
November 7, 2017
Dear Dottie.
I was sad to hear that Ed passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
victor gugay
November 7, 2017
My old friend I know you"ve struggled and fought a great battle but its time to rest and come home..You"ve had a wonderful journey in life we had some great moments from the school days to the avenue and Tenerelli/ Ryan/ Shamy days //// you guys were always there for me you had a lot of people who loved you we are still there ....my love to your beautiful family and your memory makes me smile...you were a special kind of guy my man say hello to Tony and all the old friends your gonna see in the ultimate supreme court...RiP
Stephen Kish
November 7, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Andre & Rosemarie Mento
November 7, 2017
Dear Dotti and Family
Please accept our deepest sympathies on Eddie's passing. May he rest in peace.
Dena Mawla
November 7, 2017
Judge Ryan was one of the most respectable and sincere people I have been blessed to know. He had a passion for life and his position, all with a twist of necessary humor. May God give the family patience and strength at this time and, may he Rest In Peace.
KELLEY
November 7, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
Kathleen Kopec
November 7, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Dottie and family.
Joanne Hayes-Rines
November 6, 2017
I have so many wonderful and fun memories of Eddie in high school. He was a very special guy.
Love to Dottie and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Joanne Hayes-Rines
November 6, 2017
Judge Ryan was fair and compassionate with all the litigants and attorneys. Condolences to his family
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