James P. Ryan, proud WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Ryan nee Sullivan. Loving father of Raymond (Colleen and the late Kathleen), Sharon (Mark) O’Connor, Thomas (Jeanette), Jane (Bud) Gavin and James (Jodi) Ryan. Proud grandfather of Matthew, John, Michael & Meaghan Ryan, James, Christopher & Thomas O’Connor, Connor, Carly, Marty & Kelsey Ryan, Sheila, Terry & Jackie Gavin, Jillian, John & Jaime Ryan. Dearest brother of Maureen (Bart) Murphy and the late Martin Ryan. Fond uncle of many. Funeral Friday 9:45 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn to The Most Holy Redeemer Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Proud 51 year Parishioner of The Most Holy Redeemer Church. Info, 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.
