Jack Ryan, age 73, lifetime resident of Tewksbury passed away after a lengthy illness that was hard fought on June 4, 2026.
He was the beloved husband of Sandy (MacIntosh) Ryan with whom he would have celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on June 7.
Born in Winchester on June 14, 1952. He was the son of the late James F. Ryan and Carolyn F. (Smalley) Ryan.
Jack was raised in Tewksbury and graduated from Tewksbury Memorial High School in 1970.
Jack worked for Sweetheart Plastics for 42 years then MuCell Extrusion until he became ill.
Jack is survived by his two daughters, Mary and her husband Mike Reitano of Nashua, NH, and Erin and her husband Dan Boudreau of Tewksbury.
Jacks' proudest role besides husband and father was the title of “Grampy”.
He was the best Grampy to Kiley Ann Reitano of Boston, MA, Mackenzie Reitano and her fiancée Billy Hartshorn of Nashua, NH and Walker “Ryan” Boudreau of Tewksbury, MA.
Jack is also survived by his brothers Kevin and his wife Joanne Ryan of Oak Bluffs, MA. Brian Ryan and his longtime companion Susan Tapley of Wakefield, MA.
Jack is predeceased by his brothers Patrick (Ricky) and wife Joanie Ryan of Tewksbury, Paul Ryan and James F. Ryan III.
Jack also leaves behind his longtime neighbor and best friend Bob Merrill.
“Our dad being born on Flag Day loved our country and was a proud American. His love for our mom and our kids was fierce. This world lost a great man and true Jack of all trades that could fix anything. Life will never be the same, but we are all better because of him.”