Harlingen, TX -
Jeremiah F."Jerry" Ryan, 92, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on September 17, 1924 in Providence, Rhode Island to Joseph and Alexenia Ryan.
Jerry served proudly in the U.S. Navy for 11 years on the U.S.S. Idaho and U.S.S. Lexington during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
He is preceded in death by his 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 30 wonderful years, Maria Magdalena Ryan; children, Doris Pequeno (James) and Debra Davis; grandchildren, Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Zamora Jr., DiaDem H. Pequeno, SinGin E. Pequeno, BonScott C. Pequeno, Vanessa Moreno, Timothy E. Davis, and Hilario Romero Jr.
Jerry is also survived by his children, Mary Ann Ryan, John Ryan (Henrietta), and Kathy Sousa; and grandchildren, Matthew Ryan Bellows, John Ryan Jr., and Jerry Ryan.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m.
Graveside service with be held on Friday, May 12, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission with full military honors under the Auspices of the American Legion Post 205.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550.