Thomas William Ryan

Thomas William Ryan, 90, of Scituate, formerly long time resident of Pinehurst, NC and Shelton, CT, passed away peacefully at home after an illness on the morning of January 21, 2022. He was the devoted husband of the late Jean Eleanor (Crowley) Ryan, with whom he shared nearly 70 years of marriage.

Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Thomas Francis and Beatrice (Elliott) Ryan. He was a graduate of William C.Bryant High School, New York City. He proudly served his country stateside in the US Navy during the time of the Korean War. Tom worked his way up in the combustion engineering industry from draftsman to sales, before retiring from Peabody Engineering, based in Stamford, CT, in 1996.

He and Jean met and married in New York City, before moving to Astoria, in Queens, NY, where they started their family, later moving to raise their children in Shelton, CT. They lived there until 1996, when they relocated to Pinehurst, NC where they lived happily among the pines and lakes until Jean’s illness and ultimate passing in August of 2019.

Tom, an understated, quiet man enjoyed music, tennis, and golf. He was a devoted football fan. The most enjoyable activity he pursued at his homes in both Shelton and Pinehurst was his passion for his yard: mowing, trimming, planting, the works. He felt great pride and satisfaction from countless hours spent on the weekends and even more following his retirement.

Jean passed away in August of 2019, leaving a void in Tom’s life. He moved to Scituate, MA, to be with his son John in the summer of 2020 and lived there for the rest of his days.

He is survived by his sons Thomas Dennis Ryan of Concord, NH and John Gerard Ryan of Scituate. He was grandfather to Julie Alejandra Ryan of Miami Beach, FL, Margot Alana Ryan of Los Angeles, CA and Jared John Ryan of Miami Beach, FL. Brother in law to Margaret Crowley Watkins of New Castle, PA, and the late Dorothy Crowley of New York, NY, Dennis Joseph Crowley of Gresham, OR, and Helen Crowley Kizmann of New Castle, PA.

Services are omitted at this time.