John Edward Ryan Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Edward Ryan of McLean, Virginia, who passed away on April 23, 2025, at the age of 64, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid John Edward farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For John Edward is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. John Edward and Patricia Mortell Ryan; his sister Anne Ryan McConnell; and his niece Polly McConnell. He is survived by: his sisters, Kathy Kiernan (Peter), Mary Cunningham (Kevin), Tricia O'Connor (Ted), Nancy O'Connor (Clint) and Megan Ryan; and his brother-in-law Steve McConnell. He is also survived by 18 nieces and nephews; and 17 great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Children's Inn at NIH which aids children with serious illnesses, for whom John had great empathy. Donations can be made online or mailed to The Children's Inn at NIH, 7 West Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814.
