Daniel Francis Ryan

Life-long Northside Chicagoan and proud first generation Irish American. Born at home on December 10, 1933 on Orleans Street in Old Town, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 18, 2022. Loving husband of 65 years of Anna "Patsy" (nee Crnovich). Danny was the son of Mary (nee Joyce of Lettermuckoo, County Galway Ireland ) and Michael Ryan (Hospital, County Limerick Ireland). Brother of the late Mary, the late Mike (the late Josephine), the late Patrick, the late Jamesy, the late Jerry, Kathleen (the late Charlie) Bone, Margie (the late Michael) Dever, Patricia (Kevin Keane), Sheila (Richard) Cassettari and the late Johnny. Danny was the beloved father of eight children, the late Kevin, Patsy Ann (the late Gary) Schreiber, Mike (Megan), Dan, MaryKay, Annie (Randy Nyberg), Johnny (Sandy Jacobi), James (Katie). Adored Grandfather of Megan and Bridget (Dan Smeriglio) Schreiber, the late Conor Ryan, Samantha and Noreen Ryan, Liam and Rory Shanley, Matthew, Patrick, Eric, Lauren, Kate and Mitch Ryan, Jaqui (Kevin) Kraut, Jacob Ryan and Haley McLaughlin. Special cousin to Delia (the late John) Lawlor and the late Tom (Mary) Wallace. Uncle, cousin and brother-in-law to many. Danny was a gifted storyteller and left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. Danny and Patsy were married in 1956 at Immaculate Conception in Old Town and quickly started their family. Danny proudly served in the Army shortly after and in 1961 purchased their home on Whipple Street .Danny was extremely proud of his immigrant parents, his siblings, children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Danny labored to provide for his family. He delivered coal, ice and groceries, and washed pans in a bakery while in school. He worked as a roofer, carpenter and at a lumber yard as a young man.Danny was a Chief Operating Engineer for the Chicago Police Department, retiring in 1999. He was a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399. In retirement, he was a full time grandpa with Patsy ("Lady") as his co-pilot on their many adventures. Danny was a devout Catholic and during his life was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception in Old Town, St. Gregory the Great in Andersonville, St. Veronica's in Avondale and St. Thecla and St. Tarcissus in Norwood Park. His pleasures were simple, spending time with friends and family and telling stories. He was not concerned with material possessions.Danny loved to read newspapers and watch the local news, Chicago politics, taking walks, sitting in the yard listening to Irish music and watching birds, bad weather, wakes, Diet Coke and well done pizzas.He knew every street in Chicago and was a human Google Maps. He was loved by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers or donations, the best way to honor Danny is to do a favor for someone in need.

Visitation will be on Monday, January, 24th 2022 from 4-8pm., at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, (Edward A. Tylka, Manager), 6000 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60646. Prayer Service will be on Tuesday January, 25th, 2022, at 8:30am at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am., at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, 6020 W Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. Committal Service at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery located at 8600 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714.

Due to the mandates listed by the CDC, we will be requiring face masks to be worn upon entrance to Malec & Sons Funeral Home and at all times inside the facility. We also recommend 6ft social distancing to keep all of our guests safe.