Obituaries

Donald W. Ryan, 83; Retired Stamford Firefighter, Postal Worker

Calling hours will be held Friday, Oct. 4, with the funeral scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5.


Donald W. Ryan, passed away after a brief illness on Sept. 30, 2013. He was 83.

Born Dec. 24, 1929 in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late J. Fred and Anna Ryan.

After working 22 years in the Stamford Fire Department, Donald retired and went on to work another 22 years for the US Postal Service. He was Past Master of the Masons, Union Lodge #5 and a Past Patron of Rosemary Chapter #85 O.E.S. He lived in Stamford for more than 80 years.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy (Weaver) Ryan; two daughters Libby, Patty Reed and her husband Mike, a son, John and his wife Lisa and a grandson Ryan M. Reed.
 
He was predeceased by his daughter Donna.

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday Oct 4 at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer St., Stamford. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday Oct 5, at the funeral home, followed by burial at Fairfield Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Connecticut Special Olympics or Challenged People in Motion.

To leave an online condolence please visit www.leopgallagherstamford.com 


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