Richard Ryan's Obituary
Richard Ryan, age 82 of Dagsboro, DE, formerly of So. Windsor, CT, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017, at home with his wife by his side. He was born February 6, 1935 in Urbana, IL son of the late Edward and Theresa Ryan.
Richard joined the Navy and served on a submarine. He was a UCONN graduate with a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. In So. Windsor, CT, where everyone called him Dick, he served on the Town Council and was elected Mayor of South Windsor.
He worked for United Technology until his retirement. He strongly believed in helping and giving back to the community in which he lived. He was active in his Church and lived by his faith. He was a Rotarian in So. Windsor and served his time as president and was awarded the Paul Harris award. He served on the 360 Credit Union Board as Chairman and after moving to Delaware volunteers on the Seaford Credit Union Board for several years. Richard was a member of St. Ann’s of Bethany Beach men’s club.
In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his two siblings, John and Rose; his first wife, Shirley; and two stepsons, John and Paul Ventimiglia. He is survived by his “Special Girl”, wife Maureen O’Hara Ventimiglia for 7 happy years. He had four children with his first wife, Michael Ryan and his wife Brideen Kane of Ottawa, Cynthia and George Bourke of So. Windsor, Timothy Ryan and his wife Brenda of NY, Patrick Ryan of So. Windsor; two grandsons, Nathan Bourke of MA and Justin Bourke of FL; one stepson, Michael Ventimiglia and his wife Amanda of Ashburn, VA; one stepdaughter-in-law, Sandy Alvarez of CT; and 4 grandchildren: Casey Ventimiglia of CT, Isabella, Johnathan and Eden Ventimiglia of Ashburn, VA; and so many cherished nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be held on July 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 373 Ellington Road, So. Windsor, CT, 06074 followed by a luncheon at the Mill on the River.
To his friends he would wish every friend that made him laugh that they could have told him just one more joke. He would wish that he could have made the difference in someone else life. He would say to all, I thank all who walked through my life and affected it, and helped me to see the joy that came with it. I hope the only memories of me, are the joy you readily gave me, the fun of shared laughter and finally, the love of family. Bye y’all!
Please sign Richard's online guestbook located on this site.
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