William E. Ryan Jr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William E. Ryan Jr. (Watertown, New York), who passed away on June 9, 2025 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Ryan Sr. and Carolyn Ryan; his wife Jean Ryan; and his siblings, Richard Ryan and Jean Simmons.

He is survived by: his children, Jordan Ryan (Mary) and Kimberly Jewett (Michael Tanner); his grandchildren, Finley, Mackenzie, Makayla and Emmalynn; and his sister Joan Stroud.

In quiet remembrance, we invite you to honor Bill's memory through donations to Hospice Care or to St. Jude Children's Hospital, charities he deeply cared about and supported faithfully.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reed & Benoit,Carpenter-Stoodley, Funeral Homes, Inc.

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