Daniel Ryan Obituary

Daniel Johnathan Ryan Sr. July 25, 1938 - July 1, 2025
Putnam - July 1st, 2025, Daniel J. Ryan Sr., passed away at home holding hands with his loving wife of 55 years, Jean (LaMotte) Ryan, and surrounded by his family at age 86.
Dan was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Paul and Dorothy (Braniff) Ryan. He has two surviving siblings Ginny Baker and William Ryan and wife, Cheryl Ryan.
Dan was predeceased by his son James Michael Ryan.
Dan's surviving children are Karen Olson and husband Robert Olson, Karen Westerman and husband Joseph Westerman, Donald Ryan and James Freeley, Daniel Ryan Jr. and wife Christine (Peters) Ryan, Lori Incandella and Mike Pelletier, Dorothy Ryan, and Paul Ryan. Dan also leaves 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A man of few words but much wisdom, Dan served in the U.S. Navy Air from 1956 to 1959 and received commendations and an honorable discharge. After completing his service, he continued servicing his community by joining the Southbridge Auxiliary Fire Department. He continued his education in Computer Programming and Technology. He had a wide variety of interests both in work and personal, including shipping logistics and printing. At home he enjoyed camping, fishing, stamp and milk bottle/caps collecting and cryptograms. Dan strove each day to be his best self, including being a friend of Bill's for 43 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Saint Mary's Church of the Visitation at 218 Providence Street, Putnam CT, where they may visit with family from 1pm to 2pm, followed immediately by a Funeral Mass. Dan gave to many charities. Donations can be made to your favorite charity in his name. For his memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
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