Juan Jose Ryan, 93 of New Providence, NJ died at Overlook Hospital on November 6, 2022 with his family by his side.
Juan was born in Brooklyn New York and he was raised in South Orange, NJ where he attended Seton Hall Prep. He graduated from Georgetown University in 1951 and attended Georgetown Law School. He served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy where he fought in the Korean War.
Juan was a resident of New Providence for 60 years, where he established a successful law practice and served his community through volunteering at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.
Juan is survived by his 5 children, Mary Lou Ryan of Asbury Park NJ , Terre Ryan of Baltimore, MD, Francisca Ryan of Summit, NJ, Juan Ryan Jr. of Boston,MA and Patricia Ryan of Summit, NJ. He was predeceased by his wife Philomena and his youngest son Michael V Ryan. He is also survived by his 3 grandchildren, Elizabeth Reynolds and her husband James, Christina Wilson and Jack Wilson.
He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.