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James Ryan Obituary

Ryan, James B. "Jim" "JR" 64 years of age of Lady Lake/The Villages, Florida, has passed away on March 5, 2012. He was born September 4, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois and worked 20 years for Ford Motor Co. in Melrose Park, IL, until 1989 when he received his Kidney-Pancreas Transplant. Though he had many years of beating the odds, he has joined his parents Hugh "Doc" and Mary Ryan formerly of River Forest, IL and his late brother John (Julie) Ryan, from Westchester, IL. Jim is survived by his wife of 25 years, Veronica (Rusty), his sisters Pamela Merker, Patricia (Ronald) Peleschak and Cecilia Ryan, his SPECIAL daughters by marriage, Tammy (John) Frain, Nicole Darrough (Daniel Sullivan). He will especially be missed by his grandchildren that he was so proud of: Jordan, Peyton, Jack, Samantha; also Scott, Amy and Noelle. His sisters-in-law Julie Ryan, Victoria (Robert) Dalke, Virginia (Thomas) Golec. His nieces and nephews, his Godchild, Miles (Jim was so honored). Also his stepchildren Clifford Nelson Iffland and Heather Iffland Abraham and his many cousins that were always in his thoughts. While living in Illinois he was most proud of his coaching in Glen Ellyn/Glendale Heights youth baseball, basketball the Bill George & CFL Football. In the Villages, he enjoyed playing pool, dart ball, bocce, and golf. You could tell he was there by the "Shamrock" on his green golf cart or you could find him in his home away from home at the "Cantina" by the Paradise Pool. We will miss you, you've earned your rest..... There will be a private celebration of his life, after cremation, in Illinois at a later time. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 10, 2012.

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Rusty Ryan

March 5, 2024

I miss you bunches......

Hugh B Ryan

March 5, 2024

remembering you in my daily prayers cousin.
Welcome our cousin Margo & give her a big hug for us!

Rusty

March 3, 2024

There are many days that I still talk to you. There are so many changes that have happened all good of course. Until I see you again always remember that I love you and miss you everyday. Rusty

Tammy Frain

March 3, 2020

Well its been another year you have been gone and we miss you. Mom misses you very much but each year she does a little better she very lost without you. The kids miss you to we were just talking Bout the Disney cruise and how fun it was and all the silly things that you did. We love you and miss you very much.

August 22, 2014

I Miss you............

samantha frain

March 6, 2013

papa we miss you very much. hope you are having fun up in the clouds with the angels. I love you so much. grandma has become my coloring partner but not as good as you. love samantha

Nycole Darrough

March 5, 2013

Well it's been a year and I still can't believe that you are gone. there is not a day that goes by that you are not thought about. You are missed so much. I have been so honored to be called your daughter (baby girl) and treasure all of the time that we had together. I miss you today more then every and just wish that I could give you hugs and kisses. We will be sending our balloons to you soon and every year on this day. Lots of Love,
your baby girl, Nycole

Mark & Patti Zager

January 17, 2013

We met Jim and Rusty on a Royal Caribbean Cruise - we "hit it off" right away. Such genuine ,fun people. Then the visits to THE VILLAGES made a "connection" each time we saw them. They were a pair , one was never there without the other. Now Jim is without pain, but Rusty and his family and friends feel the sorrow of his absence. Wishing that we could all live a life of courage while putting on a "happy face" like Jim did. Bless you Jim for being a friend. Bless you Rusty for your continuiing friendship .

nycole darrough

December 15, 2012

Well this year mom is coming to be with us for christmas. We will take good care of her since this will be the first christmas without you. We all miss you very much and think of you often. I just wish you were here with us.

love your baby girl!

Nicole Darrough

June 16, 2012

Well tomorrow is the first fathers day without you :-(. We all miss you so much. Today, Peyton wanted to know if you brought your cell phone with you to heaven and I had to tell her that you didn't and she then asked how she was going to call papa for father's day. The things that come out of her mouth. Well mom is on your trip to Alaska. Well happy fathers day. Love you and miss you bunches. All your girls

Nycole Darrough

April 5, 2012

Well it's been a month ago today that you become an angel! There is not a day that doesn't go by that we don't think of you and remember all of the joy you brought to our lives and all of the lessons that you have taught us. We took mom on vacation to Disney to see the fireworks. I know you were with us! I will keep taking care of her just liked I promised! Miss you,
Love you baby girl

Tom Walsh

March 19, 2012

My condolences to the Jim Ryan family members and friends. Remembering Jim during our St.Luke's years and taking in a Sox doubleheader. You are in my prayers.

Joe Altier

March 18, 2012

You get to be "Barny New Kid" all over again - give them that smile - it always worked for you - that smile is in my heart and mind always.

Rusty Loving wife

March 17, 2012

Today is one of the many days we celebrated. We'd wear green,go to the square listen to the music and celebrate, when we could.I would always make us the corned beef & cabbage and make you suffer smelling it all day long. I will miss you for dinner tonight but there will always be leftovers for tomorrow. I'll always remember you loved me even if I didn't eat the cabbage. Until we meet again, Sweet dreams and don't let the bed bugs bite. Love & really miss you bunches. Rusty

Tom Cassin

March 15, 2012

To a very longtime friend who's body couldn't keep up with his loving spirit. I will miss the many smiles we had together. Thanks for the great memories and many years of friendship. May you rest in God's peace. Love Tom

March 14, 2012

lot of memories of the football days
Jackie Fiore

Chuck Lahey

March 13, 2012

Jimmy-my cousin. Always my brother in my heart.
Love and Respect,
Chuck

Jack frain

March 12, 2012

papa,
so i hope you are having fun in heaven. i miss you lots. I am going to miss shaving you with samantha and having the clean plate club. but i know you are not sick anymore. ilove you and miss you

samantha frain

March 12, 2012

PaPa,
We miss you very much hope you are having fun with the angels. You were the best coloring partner ever. i love you and miss you lots

Tammy Frain

March 12, 2012

you were the best step father any person could ever have, i will cherish all the memories that i have of you, and god knows there are alot. Your son in law and grandchildren will cherish there memories and time with you to. you will always be in our hearts.

Joseph Potts

March 12, 2012

Another Great Irishman from an exceptional family will be truly missed. A fond farewell and joyous new adventure my wish to you.
Slán abhaile Jimmy!

Hugh Ryan

March 11, 2012

Thanks 4 the Memories,advice & many laughs we shared in Florida. I will never forget the vacations we shared in Twin Lakes & the sleep walking episode !! Your inspiration & drive, your determination & will, your dedication & love will be what I remember most of all & what I think defines you best !! I'll miss ya Bud ! Love Your "lil" cuz Hugh

Bob Ryan

March 11, 2012

Cousin Jim. You have always been an inspiration to me.
Focusing on what is truly important in life. Thank you for all the great memories.
Rest in peace bro. Love, Bob

Nycole Darrough

March 10, 2012

A Step Father means so many things...
An understanding heart,
A source of strength and of support
right from the very start.

A constant readiness to help
In a kind and thoughtful way.
With encouragement and forgiveness
No matter what comes your way.

A special generosity
And always affection, too
A Step Father means so many things
When he's a man like you...

There is not a day that will go by that I will not think about you and remember how luck I was to have you in my life.

Miss you and love you,
"Your Baby Girl"
Nycole

Doug Potts

March 10, 2012

Jim was my older cousin and growing up as a boy, I was always proud to know that he was my cousin. He was a person that worked hard and played hard. Later in life he really did show his cousins how to live life with encouragement and love. You are in my prayers+ Cousin Doug Potts

kevin p

March 9, 2012

Uncle Jim was a true inspiration and a model of what it means to fight for everything you love. he is sorely missed, but will continue to live on in the hearts of all that he met. may he rest in peace. lots of love...

Barbara Hess

March 9, 2012

Jimmy - we were honored to have you as a cousin, you were such an inspiration to us all, we'll miss you and love you always! Love, the Potts' and Hess'

March 9, 2012

Thanks for showing us how to LIVE life, dear brother!

xo Cec

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