Joseph P. Ryan Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph P. Ryan of Wilmington, Massachusetts, born in Lowell, Massachusetts, who passed away on December 8, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph P. Ryan to pay them a last tribute.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Joseph leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Ryan and Kathryne Ryan (Castles); his wife Irene Ryan (Saxones); and his siblings, Kathryne Sawtelle and Martha Frazier.
He is survived by: his children, Valerie Riccio (Dan) of Tewksbury and James Ryan of Wilmington; his sister Eleanore McCormack of Nashua, NH; and his sister-in-law Joan Gormley (late Christopher) of Dracut. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Nichols Funeral Home (187 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.
