Patricia

Ryan

Patricia M. Ryan was many things: a devoted wife, a loving mother, a fiercely proud grandmother and great-grandmother, a loyal friend—and, without question, the heart and soul of our family. On Wednesday, January 7th, she passed peacefully, exactly as she lived, surrounded by love and by the people who mattered most to her.

Born on October 10, 1935, in Flatbush, Brooklyn, Patricia was raised in Long Beach and Atlantic Beach, where she learned early on the values that would guide her life—faith, family, and showing up for others. She was the beloved daughter of Margie and Johnny Maloney, the dear sister of Marie Maloney, Joan Buckley, John Maloney Jr., Reverend Robert P. Maloney, C.M., and cousin of Ann Murray, and Chris McCormack. Family wasn't just important to her—it was everything.

In 1960, she married the love of her life, John J. Ryan, and together they created a beautiful marriage and wonderful family that spanned 65 years. Their life was rooted in faith, service, laughter, and an unshakable devotion to one another and to their family. Pat was endlessly proud of her nine children: Patti Thompson (Fred) , Kathy Piacentine (Tom), Jeannine Ryan, Johnny Ryan (Marigrace), Eddie Ryan, Marie Hand (Jeff), Elizabeth O'Dwyer, Meg RyanMetz (Eric), and Susan Ryan (Matt Rutigliano).

Nothing, however, brought her more joy than her grandchildren—each one deeply loved and celebrated. Nanny, was the proud grandmother of Kenny and Melanie Thompson; Tommy, Christopher, and Nina Piacentine; Devon (Jarred Bowe) and Anthony McGorisk; Haley Cinque(Chris), Shannon, and Marikate Ryan; Olivia and Ethan Ryan (Gianna DeLong); Alyssa and Ryan Bahel; Emma Hand; Caitlin, Rian (Karina Suarez), Sarah, Shane, and Jane O'Dwyer; Lylah, Tyler, and Sierra Metz; and Sammy Ryan-Rutigliano. She was also a cherished great-grandmother to six great-grandchildren: Ellie and Breena Kohler, Lydia Ryan, Nova Cinque, Charlotte O'Dwyer, and Parker John Bowe.

A member of the Long Beach High School Class of 1953, Pat dedicated her life to helping others. She worked as a legal secretary for LIRR, served as a coordinator of religious education at Most Holy Trinity Church, and was a bookkeeper for the Amagansett Beach Association and Hampton Lifeguard Association.

Her greatest service, though, came through her 34 years as an EMT and driver for the East Hampton Ambulance Association, where she answered more than 5,200 calls with calm strength, compassion, and complete selflessness.

A woman of deep faith, Pat served as a Eucharistic Minister at Most Holy Trinity Church for 30 years and was an active member of LVIS, Hampton Lifeguard Association, the Red Hats, and the local Food Pantry. She had a rare gift for making people feel welcomed, heard, and cared for—whether through action, conversation, or simply her steady presence.

East Hampton was home for 59 years, a place where she built lifelong friendships and countless memories. The doors to her home were always open—always. There was an extra seat at thetable, an extra bed if you needed one, and always a sense that you belonged the moment you walked in.

Pat leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, strength, humor, and unconditional love—one that will continue to live on through every life she touched. And if she were reading this now, she'd smile, make sure everyone was accounted for, and reassure us that she's still here watching over all of us, as she always did.

Pat's life will be celebrated at Yardley & Pino Funeral Home, 94 Pantigo Road, East Hampton, on Monday, January 12th, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 13th, at 11:00 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Church, 57 Buell Lane, East Hampton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hampton Lifeguard Association.