In Memoriam: Irene T. Ryan

From Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home.

Irene T. Ryan (nee McGuire), 89, passed away December 6, 2015.

Beloved wife of the late Richard, loving mother of Patrick (Eleanor), Jean, Mary and Nancy. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Sean and Christopher. She is also survived by her dear sister Margaret Kreischer and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Manhattan she graduated from Bayside High School, NY. Blessed with a quick wit and a love for laughter, she attended The New School for improv classes. She loved entertaining and surrounding herself with friends and family.

A Mass of Christian Burial Services will be held Thursday, December 10 at 10:45 am at St. Anthony of Padua, East Northport, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. There will be a Memorial Mass Saturday Dec. 12 at St. Clement’s Church in Stamford at 11 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project.

Condolences may be offered at www.leopgallagherstamford.com.