Paul E. Ryan Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Paul E. Ryan

07/09/1932 - 03/18/2018

Obituary For Paul E. Ryan

Honorable Paul E. Ryan, 85, retired District Court Judge passed peacefully on March 18, 2018 at the South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockland. He was born on July 9, 1932, son of the late Thomas F. and Margaret V. (McAleer) Ryan, he was born and raised in South Boston. He graduated from South Boston High School.

A Veteran of the Korean War, he proudly served in United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954. He attended Suffolk University for his Bachelor's Degree and earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Suffolk University Law School. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1960.

Attorney Ryan started his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County, then as an Assistant Attorney General for the State, and went into private practice in 1960. Nominated by Governor Edward J. King, he was sworn in as Special Justice of the Barnstable District Court on February 6, 1981. Later sitting as the Presiding Justice of Taunton District Court, he spent his final years initiating and managing the Civil Conciliation Program at Stoughton District Court. A successful program aimed at decreasing the back log of civil cases, it was later adopted by other courts in Brockton, Quincy, Hingham, Wareham and Plymouth.

Judge Ryan was a dedicated Public Servant having served as the Chairman of the board of Selectman for the Town of Rockland, he also served as Town Moderator and on the Conservation Committee. He was a member and Past Grand Knight of the Rockland Council of the Knights of Columbus.

Husband of the late Marie F. Lahaise) Ryan, he is survived by his children, Janice Novicki of East Bridgewater, Richard E. Ryan, Paul J. Ryan, Donna Ryan, Diane M. Ryan and Pamela J. Ryan all of Rockland. He was the brother of Grace McInnis of Hanson and the proud grandfather of Ryan Novicki of East Bridgewater, Alycia M. Ryan, Christopher J. Ryan and Victoria J. Murray all of Rockland.

The Ryan family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate his life on Thursday March 22, 2018 in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. in Rockland from 5:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday March 23, 2018 in Holy Family Church in Rockland at 9:00 AM. Donations in his memory may be made to the Rockland Education Foundation, P.O. Box 764, Rockland, MA 02370. For directions or the share a memory on his "Tributes" page, please visit, www.magounbiggins.com.

Services

22 Mar

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

23 Mar

Funeral Mass

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

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05/26/2021

Kathleen Perrault canizaro

What an honor it was to call him a neighbor and friend. We had the pleasure of being neighbors for 50+ years. His humor, wit, and love for people made him so easy to love. Lucky to now have an angel among us.
05/26/2021

Anthony Novicki

My heartfelt condolences to the Ryan family
05/26/2021

Delia Keegan

Allie I am so very sorry for your loss. He was such an incredible man who always had a smile on his face and loved to make others laugh. I loved seeing him at church every Sunday and even with years since I've seen him or had sleepovers at his house with you as little kids he still remembered me and was as kind and sweet as he was 20 years ago when we were little little kids staying up late, playing hide and seek through his house or going to marylous and buy loads of candy and sweets only to come back and him be silly and sweet and say he would take it all from us. He had a heart of gold and will be incredibly missed by so so many! If you need anything please do not hesitate to call me I promise I be right there for you! To your family and loved ones I am very sorry for your loss of such an incredible man! He will never be forgotten and always cherished in the hearts of those who's lives he touched. Everyone who knew him and had the privilege to meet him knows how amazing he truly is and will never forget all he did and all he was! God Bless you all through such an incredibly difficult time in your lives. He will be incredibly missed and loved forever. Xoxo my deepest sympathy and love to you all, Delia Keegan!
05/26/2021

Diane Perrault

Your dad was a fantastic man and will be missed but never forgotten
05/26/2021

John Moriarty

Pam, my condolences to you and your entire family. Although I didn't know your dad, I remember my dad speaking of him quite often. They were definitely made from the same mold. May they Rest In Peace. God bless.
05/26/2021

Krista Cormier

To the Ryan Family
So sorry for your loss.
Your Dad was an awesome man. Very kind with an awesome sense of humor (no doubt our Dads are sharing jokes right now up in heaven!) He was the best neighbor and family friend anyone could have. May The Judge rest in peace.
05/26/2021

Michael Ezekiel

Judge Ryan was an excellent and compassionate member of the DistrictCourt!
I am honored to have clerked for him and have known him as a mentor and friend for many years! May he Rest In Peace!
My sincere condolences to the Ryan Family!
05/26/2021

Jeanette Foley

memories of Flo and Paul in the bargain store in Hingham long gone now where Derby st is i can hear him laughing when i said to Paul oh no are you guys here again Flo would say yup he loves this smelly place. condolences to the family
05/26/2021

Pamela Alfonso

To the entire Ryan family so sorry for your loss will always remember the knights and visits to your family cottage in nh your dad was a great guy and I can just picture the old knights gang greeting him into his new life.