Robert Ryan Obituary
Boston, he was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Robert is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cecilia Ryan; his children: Rebecca Fallon (Michael) of East Bridgewater, Robert Ryan (Debra) of Virginia Beach, V A, Paul Ryan (Patricia) of Davenport, FL, and
Susan Richard (Christopher) of Framingham. He was preceded in death by his daughter Maureen Costa (Dean). Loving grandfather to Daniel, Michael, Stephanie, Dean, Jennifer, Kenneth, Jacqueline,
Stephen, and Keira; and his five great-grandchildren: Cameron, Mason, Julien, Charlotte, and Avery; aswell as many nieces and nephews. He was the son of Edward W. Ryan and Anna E. (Lundy) Ryan, and
was preceded in death by his sisters, Anna Ryan, Ruth Leahy, Grace Tilden, Sr. Ada (Claire) Ryan, and Marijane Ryan, and his brothers, John "Jack" Ryan, Edward Ryan, and John "Jackie" Connelly.
When not spending time with his family, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing basketball. Robert served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. His ashes will be buried with Military Honors at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne onWednesday, June 4 at 11:15 AM.
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