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James Ryan Obituary
James "Seamus" Ryan, born in Cloghan, Co. Offaly, Ireland passed away surrounded by his loving family April 29, 2024. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Harkin); Loving dad of Seamus (Kate) and Brendan; Proud Papa of Kiera; Dear brother of Hugh (Marian), Mary, and the late Podge (Olive); Devoted son of the late James and Annie (nee Clements); Cherished brother-in-law to Mike Harkin and Mary Byrne; Fond uncle to Donal, Myles, Liam, Julie, and Katie. Visitation Thursday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Friday 10:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge to St. Terrence Church, 4300 W. 119th Place, Alsip; Mass 11:00 a.m.; Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia, www.misericordia.com would be appreciated. For Funeral info: (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com .
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Gillian Coughlan
May 3, 2024
Our very deepest sympathy to Ann, Seamus, Brendan, Kate and especially Kiera. And the entire Ryan family on the passing of Seamus. We hold you close in our thoughts and prayers these dark days. Thinking also of Podge, happy together again.
Sincerely
Joe, Gillian, Katie, Eoin, and Joseph Coughlan
Galway.
Jennings family Cloghan
May 1, 2024
Condolences to the Ryan family on the passing of Seamus. May he rest in peace.
Harry Costelloe
April 30, 2024
My sincere condolences to Ann, his family and friends.
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