John C. Ryan

John C. Ryan, Ret. SGT. QPD of Quincy, formerly of Milton, died at home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 68. 

Cherished father of John P. Ryan (QPD) and his wife Lindsey of Quincy, Michael C. Ryan and his wife Emily of Milton and William “Billy” Ryan and his wife Nina of Milton. Former husband of Elizabeth (Connolly) Ryan of Milton. Loving son of Margaret “Peg” Ryan of Quincy and the late Thomas F. Ryan. Brother of Maggie (Ryan) Flaherty and her husband John of Milton, Thomas F. Ryan of Cohasset, Joan Duchesney of Hyannis and the late Edward Ryan, QPD and Elaine Pearson. Devoted Grampy of Ava, Juliet, Johnny, Elle, Mae, Reese, Maxim, Cole, Etta, Theodore, Roman and William Ryan. Loving uncle of Ryan and Grace Flaherty and Declan Ryan. John is also survived by many cousins, dear friends and colleagues. 

John grew up in Quincy and graduated from Archbishop Williams High School. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts and then a master’s degree at Anna Maria College. He was passionate about sports, especially hockey. He spent his youth in rinks and then raising his sons to play hockey. He volunteered at Quincy Youth Hockey as a coach and later became a coach for the Boston Junior Bruins. He also loved golf and spending time on local courses with his closest friends. His 30-year career with the Quincy Police Department earned him many awards and accolades including the Robert Dana award for going above and beyond the call of duty. John's proudest moments were when his sons Michael and Billy were drafted into the National Hockey League (NHL) and when his son, John, became a Quincy Police officer following in his footsteps. 

John leaves a legacy of kindness, compassion and love which will live on in his grandchildren. His quick wit and sense of humor, even during his toughest days, pushed him through. Although his family is heartbroken at his loss, they feel fortunate for all the blessings he brought into their lives. He will be dearly missed. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Divine Mercy Parish in St. Ann’s Church, 757 Hancock St., Quincy from 3-7 PM. 

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Divine Mercy Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy at 10 AM. 

Services will conclude with interment in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to the Quincy Police D.A.R.E. Program,1 Sea St. Quincy, MA 02169, Att: Don Sautter.