John Francis Ryan of Sparkill, NY, formerly a resident of Airmont, NY for 40 years passed away on October 26, 2014 at age 79. Lovingly known as Jack, he was born February 7, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to Patrick and Marion Ryan both who were born in Ireland. John was a US citizen and listed in the Registry of Ireland. After serving in the Armed Forces, he earned his Bachelor's degree at Queens College and worked at AT&T for over 30 years, which included the National Account Manager for ABC Network. John was predeceased by Loretta Ryan, his wife of 53 years, and his son Sean Ryan (John F. Ryan), who died at age 49.John is survived by his loving children, Laureen (Paul Daniusis) Ryan, Keith (Marci) Ryan, Matthew (Julianne) Ryan; his daughter-in-law, Kim Ryan; 8 cherished grandchildren and a caring brother, Jerry Ryan.Visitation will be held at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901 on Friday, October 31, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Church of the Presentation, 271 West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River, NJ on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 10am with the interment to follow at Frederick W. Loescher Veterans Cemetery, New Hempstead, NY.
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