Obituary of Thomas L. Ryan

Thomas L. Ryan, 27, of Ramsey, NJ, died Thursday, June 9, 2016. Born in Pompton Plains, he was raised in Bethlehem, PA before moving to Ramsey. Tommy graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 2007 and Seton Hall University in 2011. Tommy was an Advertising Account Executive for Havas in New York City. Tommy was a dedicated father, loving son and brother, loyal friend to many, had an amazing sense of humor and would light up a room with his infectious laughter. He is survived by girlfriend Janae, his son Jack, his parents, Robert Ryan and Patricia Lenihan , and his three siblings, Erin, Conor and James. He is also survived by his extended family: Aunt Sarah Lenihan, and Cousins Tyler and Alex Wynne, Uncles James Ryan and Chris Ryan, grandfather Robert Ryan, and Aunt Martha Scholl and families. Tommy was predeceased by his grandparents: Mortimer and Patricia Lenihan and Joan Ryan. The family will receive friends on Sunday 2 – 6 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. A Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, 12:30pm at St. Luke’s RC Church, 340 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. Interment will follow at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah, NJ.