Died on Thursday, December 9 at the Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Beverly following a brief illness, he was 67 years old. Richard was a Revere native of Beachmont. He was educated in Revere and was alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1972. Early on Richard knew his calling and he became a carpenter. He worked in the Carpenters Union, Local #33 for many years. He mastered his craft in carpentry and was very much a person who took pride in his work. He also worked independently for other area construction companies when work was scarce. He lived in the same home in Beachmont in which he grew up in. He enjoyed living by the beach and appreciated the beauty of the ocean and the salt air. Richard was a humble & quiet man who just went about his day to day.
He is the beloved son of the late Harold W. & Isabel M. (Dolan) Ryan. Cherished brother of Ronald B. Ryan of Chapel Hill, NC & Robert F. Ryan & wife Theresa of Peabody. Dear uncle of Rosa Ryan & her son Luke of North Carolina. He is also lovingly survived by several cousins & friends.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.