David was born in Danbury, CT, a son of the late Harold Joseph Ryan and Alice May Winslow Ryan. He graduated from Danbury High School in 1958.
David served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963, stationed in Germany.
David was a roofer and sheet metal worker with Union Local 38 for most of his adult life until he retired at 60 years old.
He was a volunteer firefighter with Phoenix Hose Co. #8 in Danbury, CT for 65 years; he was also an avid league bowler for many years.
David is survived by his daughter, Sheryl Patten, and her husband, Joseph, as well as his grandchildren: Justin Patten and Jessica Patten.
Also surviving is his stepsons: Paul Marron and his wife, Karen; Lawrence Marron; and Stephen Marron and his wife, Karen; as well as grandchildren: Chrysta, Paul Mathew, Ryan, Ashley and great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his sisters: Joyce Wetmore; and Dorothy Souza and her husband, Antone; and Elayne Anderson and her husband, William. Many nieces, nephews, great nephews and great nieces also survive.
David was predeceased by his former wife, Janice Lyons Ryan; his brother, Donald Ryan; his brother-in-law, Sanford Wetmore; daughter-in-law, Nancy Marron; and grandson, Richard.
Friends will be received from 10:00am – 12:00pm on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, CT.
A Graveside service will be conducted at 12:30pm on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at St. Peter Cemetery, Section 17, Danbury, CT.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Phoenix Hose Co. #8, 14 Well Ave., Danbury, CT 06810 or to the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, Suite 4B, 200 Executive Blvd., Southington, CT 06489.
