Connie and family, 
I was so saddened to hear of Mr Ryan's passing . I have so many wonderful memories of our Pineloch  Dr  neighborhood and  of the Ryan Family . As one of the original Pinelochians , we all had a special bond of a era that neighbors were close, part of your family and always welcome in your home.  Being friends with Diane, I would see him often growing up through all the years.    Many a day like clockwork,  both he  and Connie go by on their daily walks and  this would make me smile. If they missed a day that would be a concern so you would make a point to check to see if all was ok.   Often I would be  outside working on the yard and he would  always  make a point to stop and  say a  kind word on  the progress of  my  gardens, this would spur me on to work harder and event plant more , but they never compared to  his perfect lawn and gardens which was the envy of the neighborhood!!  
May you  Rest In Peace Mr. Ryan and can now join sweet Diane and son Kevin in heaven, 

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ,
The Congdon Family

Dear Connie, Carol, Michael and Neil,  
So late in sending condolences for Ed.  He will always hold a special place in our family's thoughts as the best neighbor and friend on Pineloch Drive.  One could never walk away from a conversation with him without feeling better for the encounter.  Ed and family made our world a better place and for that we are thankful.  
Sincerest sympathies,
Mark Evans, Lisa Evans and families

Dear Connie,
Dear Carol, Michael, Neil,
And to all your dear Families and Friends.
We have known each other so long, its perhaps easier - to use old childhood nicknames, for the Beale kids.
My brothers Danny, Jamie - and myself, Ross (Rossie) -

We were stunned by Mr. Ryan's passing. 
It is hard to contemplate the loss.
None of us can remember a time, when Ed was not a big part of our lives.  Brother Dan says, the Ryans and the Beales were neighbors for over 55 years. (I will take his word for that, I can't count that high!)
Mr. Edward Joseph Ryan, Sir:
You were one of the Good Ones: tough, loving, fair.
You treasured your wife, your children, and your families and friends.
God Bless You, Sir.
You sure were a blessing to us.
You will not be forgotten.
Love to you all!
Ross and Ellen Beale
And our daughter, Kim Smith

With all our deepest sympathies to Connie, Carol, Diane, Kevin, Mike and Neil's Families...all of you have been wonderful next door neighbors for over 55 years.  Our families have followed similar and constant footsteps.  Eddie and I had the chance to be incredible friends since I moved back to Portland and I will always be grateful for his friendship.  With deepest sympathies to each of you from all The Beale Family.

I was very saddened to hear of Ed’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Ed at Nelson & Small and he will forever hold a special place in my heart. He was the kindest, sweetest, most patient and loveliest man.  I remember him often speaking of Connie, his children, and grandchildren, with the biggest Ed smile beaming on his face.  I will forever remember his generous spirit and warm and loving soul. My deepest condolences to Ed’s loving family. 

I was saddened to read the Mr. Ryan had passed.  It was just last Sunday I drove to Coach Russo's house and with it a trip down memory lane, aka Pineloch Drive.  Davidson's Garage family on the right, Mr Ball's Driver's Ed on my left, my great friend from Lyseth & Lyman Moore Tommy Vaughan.  When I let Phil Nappi know, we talked about how Mr. Ryan was a great role model for all the young kids playing Little League 9.  In high school Mr. Ryan often picked me up thumbing at Allen's Corner.  We talked Bulldog Hoops all the way in-town. 
No matter what the circumstances, Mr. Ryan never changed who he was.  A warm smile, lead with kindness, a firm handshake and a twinkle in his eyes.  Mr. Ryan will be missed by all who new him for years or brief moments in one's life.  His legacy of how he lived his life will go on for us now and future generations.  My warmest regards to the entire Ryan family.   

Mrs. Ryan, Carol, Mike and Neil, Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Mr. Ryan was such a wonderful man, and I have a lot of fun memories of our families at Moose Pond.  My father and Mr. Ryan would man the clambake, making sure the lobsters, clams, potatoes, corn and eggs were cooked to perfection. My father really enjoyed spending that time with him.  I know he will be missed, especially that warm smile that he had for everyone. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss, but he's reunited with Kevin and Diane, may he rest in peace.

Susan


 My deepest sympathy to Connie and her family. May all the wonderful memories help heal your sadden hearts. Love and prayers.
Wilma Taliento

We were so sorry to learn of Ed’s passing. He was such a wonderful guy, and was a great asset to the Nelson & Small team for many years. We think of Ed and Connie’s smiling faces often. Again, our condolences to the entire family.

So many beautiful photos and memories. I imagine his grandkids absolutely adored Mr. Ryan as he was always a favorite for us kids growing up on Heather Rd and Pineloch Dr. Nicest smile, friendliest man with a wave and kind word. Always. 

I remember when we gathered in his driveway in front of a "welcome home" sign when he returned from the hospital after falling off a ladder. Funny the memories that are etched in young minds.

Deepest condolences to all of the Ryan family on your loss. He left a beautiful legacy with his cadre of grandkids - and Mr. Ryan forever set the standard for grounds keeping in the neighborhood that I doubt anyone who follows will ever obtain. May his memory be eternal.

The Ryan family was an integral part of the greater Pineloch Drive family.  As children, we had many dear friends and many wonderful parents on Pineloch Drive.  We have lost another one of our “dads”.  Mr. Ryan was always a kind man who showed genuine interest in all of the kids.  His smile and words were sincere.  I’ll always remember him as being willing to drive Diane and I to cheering practice or games, and I truly think he enjoyed it!  I spent many hours hanging around the Ryan household, and was always made to feel like one of the family.  Mr. and Mrs.Ryan have been wonderful examples of a couple who have endured terrible heartache, but continued to share their love with others.  Godspeed, Mr. Ryan.  Give my love to Diane and Kevin.

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Ryan's passing.     I have fond memories of going to the Ryan home on Pineloch Drive with Diane when we were in Junior High.  Mr and Mrs Ryan were friends with my parents and they all enjoyed going to the dances at St. Joseph's together and volunteering for the parish at the fairs and masses.   Sending my deepest condolences to the entire family.

So sorry I won’t be able to attend Mass.
Eddie was always a very dear cousin and I always enjoyed seeing him. All of us Ryan cousins had a special bond. May he Rest In Peace.

So sorry to hear of Mr. Ryan’s passing.  Such a nice man, so friendly and always ready for a chat when I would run into him! Such a nice man!! Sending my sympathy to the entire Ryan family.
Patty Skerritt 

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Edward Joseph Ryan

April 23, 1928 – February 14, 2021

Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home

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