David P. Ryan

RYAN DAVID P. Of Havertown, PA, proud Vietnam Army Veteran and Philadelphia Police Officer, sadly passed on December 26, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, formerly from Overbrook (Lotus Rd), he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (née Fisher) Ryan. Beloved husband of Rosemary M. (née O'Neill) Ryan; loving father of Peggy McGroarty (Bob), Rosemary "Roe" Ryan, Judy Harwood (Jonathan), David Ryan, Erin Quartapella (Nick), and Joseph "Joe" Ryan. Also survived by his 13 treasured grandchildren, his "sister" Judi Reiner, his sister-in-law, Dot Ryan, as well as many extended family, friends, and "brothers in blue". Predeceased by his brother, Joseph Ryan. Family and friends are invited to honor David's life on Monday evening, December 29, 2025, at a Viewing from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and on Tuesday morning, December 30, 2025, from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 A.M. at St. Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA. Interment thereafter at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Parkinson's Foundation https://www.parkinson.org/ways-to-give# or St. Thomas More Alumni Association, https://stmschoolalumni.org/donate/. Online condolences at www.donohuefuneralhome.com