Jeremiah Patrick “Jerry” Ryan, Sept. 5, 1934 – June 20, 2007. Devoted son of the late Thomas F. and Julia (Judge) Ryan; beloved husband of Anne C., nee McHugh; loving father of Ali (Tom) Van Vleet, Sheila (Brian) Crowley, Daniel (Margaret) and Mary Anne (John) Egesdal; dear grandfather of Matthew (Karina), Sean and Stacy Van Vleet, Dylan and Sarah Crowley, Dan, Matt, Shannon and Bridget Ryan and Julia Egesdal; fond brother of Thomas, John (Pepita), Edward (Mary), Sheila (Paul) Wisniewski, Marie (Robert) Auer and Robert (Margaret); cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews and friend to many. CDR USNR (Ret.) Submarine Service, Korean War Veteran, Shannon Rovers Bagpipe Band, Chicago. Member of IBEW Local 134 for over 40 years. Parishioner of St. Paul of the Cross Church, Park Ridge. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral, Monday, 9:30 a.m. to St. Paul of the Cross Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Diabetes Association 800-342-2383 would be appreciated. For info, 847-685-1002. www.cooneyfuneralhome.com.
