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Edward Ryan Obituary
Born in Astoria, Queens, on September 11, 1955, son of Eileen Flanagan McCusker and the late Edward Ryan, Jr., Ed grew up in Wallingford and graduated from Lyman Hall High School, while working for Beaumont Farms, a job he loved and would speak of often. Ed began working for J&E Oil after high school and in 1989 founded the Ryan Oil Co., serving as its President until his passing, proudly working each day with his son and wife. He served as President of the ENTECH, Advanced Energy Training School Board, was a member of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Energy Marketer's Association, President of the Columbus Lodge in Hamden, a longtime member of the Hamden Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP), and a member of Wallingford Country Club.
Ed was an avid sports fan, especially the NY Giants, Boston Red Sox, NY Rangers and Quinnipiac Bobcats. He also enjoyed spending time in the summer months camping at Riverdale Campground in Clinton.
Ed was the proud father of Shannon (Clifford) Lynch and Edward F. (Alyssa) Ryan; Doting Grandpa of Ava, Alivia, and Amelia Ryan and Clifford and Eiley Lynch; Brother of Timothy (Kim) Ryan, Cathleen (Donald) Porto, Eileen (Peter) Specht, James (Paige) Ryan, Frances (Michael) Homich, Patrick (Lisa) Ryan, and the late John "Jack" Ryan; Brother-in-law of Patricia Ryan. He is also survived by his father-in-law Daniel Lesnieski, many nieces, nephews, and too many friends to count. Nothing made Ed happier than spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.
Ed's family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and all who cared for him at Yale New Haven Hospital through his illness.
Visiting hours will be held Monday evening from 4:00-7:00 in the Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc., 11 Wooster Place in New Haven. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Divine Mercy Parish at St. Rita Church, 1620 Whitney Ave. in Hamden, Tuesday morning at 10:00. Relatives and friends are asked to go directly to church. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to ENTECH, 10 Alcap Ridge, Cromwell, CT 06416.
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Paul A Hendrickson
August 12, 2021
Our condolences to the Ryan family from another of the employees that worked at Beaumont Farms during our high school years. I have many fond memories of working with Eddie and cherish the friendship that we had during our school years and after.
Paula Boughton Brown
July 28, 2021
Paula, I am so very sorry about Eddie. We just found out. You have my deepest sympathies and prayers as you get through this difficult time. He was a wonderful guy and a joy to do business with. Always a joke and a smile. My sympathies also to Eileen and Peter.
Joe & Carol Klecowsky
July 27, 2021
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a kind and caring man
Michael Gannon
July 26, 2021
The news of Ed's death brings sorrow to all who know the special integrity and promise of members of the Ryan clan, strong people who from their birth have lived with role models who represent the best that Wallingford can give. It is a loss for all the communities that Ed was part of in various aspects of his rich and full life.
Valentino A Caruso
July 26, 2021
My condolences to Eddy's family.He was one helluva guy,and would do anything for you ,including coming to my freezing home on a very cold Christmas Eve to bring our family oil that I let run out. He came right out at 10:30 that night and upset his holiday toake sure ours was nice and warm and toasty ! That was Ed,no problem Val. That wasn't one of many times. A better person was not on this earth! I didn't see h much over recent years but we always talked when we do if meet up with each other.God bless you Eddy Ryan.
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Anthony Santacroce one of your customers
July 26, 2021
We would like to offer our sympathy to the Ryan family for the loss their father their husband and grandparent
Mary Kelly
July 26, 2021
Eileen, my sympathy to you and all of your family on the loss of your brother. May He Rest in Peace.
(Dapper Dan) lesnieski
July 26, 2021
Bon Voyage my friend.you are the real DEAL .
Justin McNeely
July 26, 2021
To Shannon & Eddie,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Ryan was such a great man and will truly be missed.
A fond memory I have of the time I spent over the years with Mr. Ryan are the countless HYHA hockey games growing up. Driving all over the state of CT and even MA with Mr. Ryan and Eddie. He was so nice and kind to myself and my family and will be kept in our thoughts and prayers.
Charlene Sessions
July 26, 2021
Sending my deepest Condolences to the whole family..Im praying for you all
Dennis Morgis
July 25, 2021
Paula, Shannon and Eddie my deepest condolences to you for your loss. He was a great man and friend. I will always love and cherish the friendship he gave to me. I will also always remember when he walked into my house and smile and then say Morgo I love when you house is set on FLUFF !!! Stay strong and god bless you all !!
Gloria Onorato
July 25, 2021
To Shannon, & Eddie.
My deepest sympathy in your precious loss. Your Dad will be greatly missed by family and so many cherished friends. God Bless you all during a very difficult time.
Gloria Onorato
Cheshire, CT
The Pricolo and Butkus family
Sent Flowers
ANTHONY MELLO
July 24, 2021
WE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF EDS PASSING ,MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH LOUD OUR GOD, AMEN, HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND.
Luis-Luigy´s Septic
July 24, 2021
My deepest and sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Ryan. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time. He was a great person, and he will forever live inside my thoughts and heart.
Respectfully,
Luis
MaryDeSarbo
July 23, 2021
So sorry for your loss Paula. I so enjoyed knowing Ed and had great respect for his love and concern for those in need. The world lost a wonderful man.
Paul and Dianne Breen
July 23, 2021
Paula, Ed, and Shannon,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of Ed.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Ed will be greatly missed.
Robert Florio
July 23, 2021
Ed was a great guy and friend Rest In Peace my friend
Deb DAddio
July 23, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Ed. It breaks my heart that he left us. He was a special friend I will dearly miss forever. My love to you all.
Marc Goldberg Porto´s Tire
July 23, 2021
Been doing business with Eddie and his family as long as I can remember. Great guy, as is his family. He had a great sense of humor. He will be missed
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