Obituary of John S. Ryan

John S. Ryan, 64, of Annadale, Staten Island, passed away on June 17, 2019. He was a loving brother to his sister Rosemarie, and brothers Maurice and Robert. He was a devoted uncle to his nieces: Meghan, Suzanne, Colleen, and nephews: Maurice and Patrick. John enjoyed life to the fullest and was an avid traveler and sportsman. John was a co-owner of two Midas muffler franchises and during his retirement years enjoyed his many hobbies, which included traveling, scuba diving, skiing, collecting cars, gardening, fishing, refurbishing furniture and cooking. He was a member of the Great Kills Yacht Club and Staten Island Ski Club and was a graduate of Monsignor Farrell and Manhattan College. John was a very special fun loving spirit, kind, generous and had a heart of gold which family and friends off all ages enjoyed and will be deeply missed by all.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

Funeral from the Matthew Funeral Home, Inc., 2508 Victory Boulevard, on Wednesday, 6/26, departing at 11 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann's R.C. Church at 12 noon. Interment to follow in Moravian Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, 6/24, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, and Tuesday, 6/25, from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm.