Timothy E. Ryan Sr.

On Tuesday, November 26th, the world lost an amazing man. While our hearts are currently heavy, we are eternally grateful to have had him as a father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, brother in-law, and friend. He was a dedicated family man that set an example of love, strength, responsibility, and joy of life that any would be lucky to have. If you knew Tim, at some point your life breathed easier for it.

Throughout his life if there was a need for help, he was there; Serving as commissioner, president, treasurer, and reliable volunteer for numerous civic, political, religious, school, and youth sports organizations; Coach Tim was there for countless children in the local basketball and baseball leagues; and when there was a family event or member in need he was there regardless of the location on the east coast. But he was not only generous with his time. Three quarters of his mail comes from the numerous organizations that could count on his yearly donations to the causes he believed in; feeding the homeless, first responders, wounded veterans, children’s hospital, and cancer research to name a few. He was a lover of Doo Wop music, dancing, sports, traveling all over the world, live music, a sharp suit, a good meal, a fine wine, a well-made Manhattan, and the occasional handful of chocolate chips with a jar of peanut butter. While doing all these things, even while battling cancer, he was forever positive with a quick wit and a dry sense of humor. He even left us with some gems in his final days. Above all of this, he was Pappy. And he was whatever was needed at the time to his children, their spouses, and his 11 grandchildren.

Tim was born to Ella Gertrude and Raymond Alponsus Ryan on June 21st, 1946, in Carmichaels, PA. and spent his childhood mostly outdoors in the patch of Leckrone, PA. Before leaving PA for Washington, DC after his high school graduation, he met the love of his life Kathleen Elaine Szabo. They were married on May 11, 1968, and remained loving partners and best friends until her passing on January 26th, 2015. He spent his professional career as a civil servant as a State Department employee and then contractor, retiring in 2020. His career was interrupted for a short stint when he was drafted into the Army, where he was stationed in Alaska. Tim and Kath are survived by: Tim and wife Tracey, their children Tim III, Hunter, and Logan: Mike and wife Carlyn, their children Cullen and Gavin: Sean and wife Neele, their children Cyrus, Ethan, and Ella: and Megan and husband Joe, their children Roman, Aram, and Emma. Aunts and Uncles abound, and there are dozens of nieces and nephews that loved Uncle Tim.

Big Tim will be missed greatly by so many. We love you Pappy. Do your best. Don’t get in any trouble.

A visitation for Tim will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151. A visitation will occur Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, 3410 Woodburn Rd, Annandale, VA 22003. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032.