Following is the obituary for JAMES “JIM” RYAN, submitted for the family by the Harding Funeral Home.

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James “Jim” Ryan passed away on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 at the age of 76.  He was born to Edward Sr. and Elizabeth Ryan on Oct. 14, 1945, in Queens, N.Y.  

Jim went to Holy Cross High School, where he was president of his class. After graduating from St. John’s University, he began a career in accounting.

Jim has been a resident of Westport for nearly 50 years.

He is survived by his three daughters, Kim Constantino and her husband Bill of Westport, Kellie Ryan and her husband Paul Ouimette of Trumbull and Kristin Beirne and her husband Chris of Fairfield, along with his former wife Joan Ryan of Westport and brother Ed Ryan Jr. of Monroe. His grandchildren include Ashley and Kaitlyn Constantino, Ryan and Reese Ouimette, and Alexandra and Grayson Beirne. He was predeceased by his older sister Carol Ryan-Smith.  

His family was his pride and joy. He devoted his life to caring for his children and was involved in their various activities.   

Jim was a soccer, basketball and softball coach for many years and a past president of the Westport Soccer Association. An avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the Mets and Jets. 

Also, he was a longtime parishioner and supporter of St. Luke Church.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, Jan. 31, from 4-7 p.m., at Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Road East, Westport. 

All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m., at St. Luke Church, 49 Turkey Hill Road North, Westport. The Harding Funeral Home asks everyone in attendance to wear masks and observe social distancing at both the calling hours and the funeral Mass.