Thomas F. Ryan

3/15/2020

Thomas F. Ryan of Chester, NY (formerly of Grahamsville, NY) passed away on March 15, 2020 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 87 years old.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on February 17, 1933 to the late Anna (Garlepp) and Thomas Patrick Ryan.

Thomas served proudly in the United States Navy from 1951-55. He was a retired NYC Fire Department Lieutenant of 54 Engine NYC and 310 Engine of Brooklyn.

Tom is survived by his wife, Shirley (nee Codner) of 64 years; children: Thomas and his wife, Louise, Michael and his wife, Eileen, Robert and his wife, Heather, Linda and her husband John Murphy, Laura Ryan and Patrice Ryan; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren; and sister, Patrice Corso.

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 19. 2020 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen RC Church, 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, NY. Private Burial will follow the mass in Orange County Veterans Cemetery, 111 Craigville Road, Goshen, NY.

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Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated . Your services to George and our family were above and beyond our expectations. Thank you never seems sufficient when the situation appears and is often overwhelming. Your concern for us and our guests will never be forgotten.

... throughout these back to back losses, your gracious concern and professionalism made the time special.

.. not only are you the best - but the town / village of Warwick respects you very much. All with good reason.

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for making Mom’s Memorial Service a success. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.

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Thank you for all your kindness, compassion and walking me through this very difficult journey with ease. The services were perfect and beautiful because of you. You are very special people and I will never forget you.

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