Edward J. Ryan ’86

EDWARD J. RYAN, Scituate, MA, died December 29, 2022. At Saint Michael’s, Ed played rugby, did a lot of skiing, did a little studying, and established many lifelong friendships. After graduation, he lived in Chicago, then St. Louis, working in insurance while earning a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law. He returned to Massachusetts and continued to work in the insurance industry. Ed never tired of learning new things and reveled in amassing interesting facts and obscure bits of knowledge—which he happily shared with anyone who listened to him. Ed loved to hear great stories and loved even more to tell them. His appetite for travel was insatiable, but in the summer and early fall, Ed enjoyed staying close to home and spending as much time as he could on or near the water. Some of his happiest days were spent on his boat, with friends and family by his side, cruising to nowhere. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Laura; a daughter, five sisters, extended family, and dear friends.