James J. Ryan Obituary
In loving memory of James J. Ryan of Atkinson, New Hampshire, born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who departed this world on September 17, 2025 at the age of 76. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James J. Ryan to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact James had on those he encountered along his journey. Though James may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He is survived by: his wife Irene Ryan (Como); his children, James J. Ryan of Hampton, NH and Erin E.; his son-in-law David Spera of Atkinson; and his grandchildren, Logan Spera, Lillian Spera and Noella Ryan. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, September 20th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish (8 Atkinson Depot Rd, Plaistow, NH 03865).
The family requests that donations in memory of Red be made to: The Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston MA.
