Edward
Joseph
Ryan
Edward Joseph Ryan, of Rutherford passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday January 8, 2023 at the age of 91. Born and raised in Newark, NJ to the late Francis and Elizabeth (nee Reissner) Ryan. Ed is survived by Gloria, his loving wife of 66 years, four sons; Edward, Jr. and his wife Lisa, John and his wife Donna, Peter and his wife Danielle, and Timothy. He is also predeceased by his son Michael. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; Jennifer Ryan and her husband Shawn Gelzleichter, Edward III and his partner Lorraine Gordon, Joseph, Matthew and his partner Briellyn Brancato, Daniel, Ashley, John, Jr., Brendan, Natalie, Kaelin, and Patrick, and his great grandson, Mark Gordon. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Ed is a graduate of Seton Hall Prep and attained both Undergraduate and Masters Degrees from Seton Hall University while working full time and attending night school. He was a Math teacher for the Ridgewood Board of Education, serving as the Math Department Chairman at George Washington Junior High School before finishing his teaching career at Ridgewood High School. Ed served in the US Army, rising to the rank of Sargent during active duty in the Korean War. While serving his country he received the Korean Service Medal, The Combat Infantry Badge, The National Defense Service Medal and the UN Service Medal. Ed was an active volunteer serving as a longtime coach of Ernie’s Deli in the Rutherford Babe Ruth Baseball League, and also served as a league officer for many years. He was a founding member of the St. Mary’s High School Father’s and Alumni Club (forerunning of the Booster Club) raising funds in the 1970’s and 1980’s to support all St. Mary’s High School Athletic teams. He likely attended more St. Mary’s High School sporting events in the past 60 years than anyone else.
Visiting to be held at Calhoun Mania Funeral Home located at 19 Lincoln Ave., Rutherford on Friday January 13, 2023 from 4 to 8pm. Funeral on Saturday January 14, 2023 at 9:30am from funeral home for 10:30am Mass of Christian Liturgy in the Church of St. Mary, Rutherford. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Rd., North Arlington, NJ.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ryan Scholarship Fund Inc., (D/B/A Lucy Saulino Scholarship Fund) benefitting students in need attending St. Mary’s High School in Rutherford. Donations can be made via Venmo: @RyanScholarshipFund or checks can be mailed to 15 Union Ave., Rutherford, NJ 07070.