Ryan, Kevin D. of Needham. December 3, 2024 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Ann (Morley) Ryan for 54 years. Devoted father of Jeff D. Ryan and his wife Hilary of Westwood, Heather R. Gilbert and her husband Topher of St. Augustine, FL. Grandfather of Patrick and Caitlin Ryan of Westwood and Charlotte and Adeline Gilbert of St. Augustine, FL. Brother-in-law of Joe and Teresa Gillen of Needham and Tom and Chris Morley of Reading. Brother of William Ryan. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Kevin was an employee at IBM for over 30 years, past president of Needham Exchange Club and longtime member of Needham Golf Club and Needham Knights of Columbus.
Visitation at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave. Needham on Monday, December 9, from 4-7PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 10, in St. Joseph Church, Needham at 11:30am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Kevin’s memory to Charles River Center (www.charlesrivercenter.org) 59 East Militia Heights Dr. Needham, MA 02492.