Charles Ryan Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 18, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Charles Ryan of Springfield, Massachusetts. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Charles V. Ryan and Mary Josephine Ryan (MacDonald); his significant other Joan McCarthy; his children, Charles of Springfield, Chris (Marianne) of Chesterfield, Mary (Philip) of Sharon, CT, Martha of Springfield, Catherine (John) of South Hadley, Timothy (Maureen) of Springfield, John (Noreen) of Worthington, Joan (Michael) of Providence, RI, Michael (Amy) of Longmeadow, James (Michelle) of Chesterfield and Jennifer (Martin) of Sunderland; and his siblings, Mary Flahive of East Longmeadow, Josephine Sears of Springfield, Don and Bob. He was also cherished by 36 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews.

Charitable contributions in Charlie's memory can be made to Holy Name Church or the Springfield Library Foundation, Inc. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday October 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Name Church, 323 Dickinson St., Springfield, MA.