Obituary for Thomas F. "Tom" Ryan
Thomas “Tom” F. Ryan, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa. He was born on September 18, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Gladys (nee Erickson) Ryan.
Tom will be greatly missed but he is now with his wife Susan Ryan in heaven.
Tom enjoyed watching westerns, the Turner Classic Movie Channel horse racing, drawing, creating wood burning pieces from his drawings and spending time with his family and friends.
Tom is survived by his children, Sean and Erin Ryan, Kelly Ryan; grandchildren, Anne Tobias and Colin Ryan; great grandchild Nataly Stevens. His best friend for 65 years Ralph Pace. Ralph came to see Tom every week up until the day he died. They definitely had a special bond.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Gladys (nee Erickson) Ryan beloved wife Susan Ryan and his brother David Ryan.
A special thank you to all the staff at Aurora Zilber Family hospice, Pastor John Bass and all our family and friends for your support.
Per Tom’s wishes, no services will be held.
Tom will be greatly missed but he is now with his wife Susan Ryan in heaven.
Tom enjoyed watching westerns, the Turner Classic Movie Channel horse racing, drawing, creating wood burning pieces from his drawings and spending time with his family and friends.
Tom is survived by his children, Sean and Erin Ryan, Kelly Ryan; grandchildren, Anne Tobias and Colin Ryan; great grandchild Nataly Stevens. His best friend for 65 years Ralph Pace. Ralph came to see Tom every week up until the day he died. They definitely had a special bond.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Gladys (nee Erickson) Ryan beloved wife Susan Ryan and his brother David Ryan.
A special thank you to all the staff at Aurora Zilber Family hospice, Pastor John Bass and all our family and friends for your support.
Per Tom’s wishes, no services will be held.