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John Ryan Obituary

Ryan, John E. Ret. CPD, USMC. Devoted husband of the late Lucy A. Ryan (nee O'Sullivan) for 46 years; beloved son of the late Katherine Popovits; loving father of Catherine (Donald) Torpy, Noreen (Tony) Signorelli, Thomas (Diane), Sean (Annemarie), Sheila, Tracey (John) Moran, Martin (Jaime Reddington) and Daniel (Sara); proud grandpa of Patrick, Sean, Christopher, Meghan, Clare, Helen, Sophie, Frank, Agnes, Gemma, Marty, Kate, Jack, Matthew, Michael, Grace, Abby, Emily, Ryan, Emma, Kelly, Jack, Rosemary, and Marguerite; loving cousin to Kay Ellen (Clara) and Lewis (Janice) Whitehead; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews; will be dearly missed by countless friends. Visitation Monday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 S. Lawndale, Evergreen Park. Mass 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Tribute Program, PO Box 1000 Memphis TN, 38101 would be appreciated. Interment private. For funeral info www.curleyfuneralhome.com or 708-422-2700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 18, 2014.

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Sara, Rosie and Margo

April 19, 2014

The signs of warm weather and sounds of motorcycles will forever be a reminder of grandpa jack! Love you - the girls

myles laffey

April 18, 2014

all our prayers and thoughts are with you all on the loss of both parents. they were very lucky to have you all. your moms mass was outstanding as i am sure your dads will be. you will make them proud!!!

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

April 18, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. John will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 27 APR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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