[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 182 (Friday, October 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E980]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING JAMES M. RYAN, JR.

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 23, 2020

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my cousin 
James M. Ryan, Jr., of Warren, Ohio, who passed away Monday, October 
19, 2020, at the age of 51.
  James was born November 11, 1968, in Warren, Ohio, the son of James 
M. Ryan, Sr. and the late Linda DeMattio. On May 11, 1990, he married 
Tina L. Jones, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage and many 
wonderful memories.
  To say Jimmy was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who 
deeply loved his family is an understatement. His deep affection and 
joy that he got from his family was always evident to anyone who knew 
him. He loved nothing more than to be surrounded by them at a party or 
family event. Jim was a man of deep faith and compiled a list on his 
phone for people he was faithful to pray for. I have never witnessed 
anyone go through a battle for their life with the level of faith in 
God that Jim did. It was truly inspiring to watch him let go and Let 
God. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and coaching his sons in sports. He 
loved watching the Cleveland Browns, Indians, and the Ohio State 
Buckeyes.
  He was self-employed and the caretaker of Johnson Community Center.
  Memories of James will be cherished by his loving wife, Tina L. Ryan 
of Warren, OH; father, James M. Ryan, Sr.; three sons, Michael Ryan, 
Zachary Ryan and Justin Ryan all of Warren, OH; sisters, Amy Machingo 
and Jaime Ryan both of Warren, OH; grandson, Aaron Ryan; mother-in-law, 
Dolores (Ashley) Yakubek and father-in-law, William Jones, Sr. and 
Jimmy had a very special relationship and bond with my dad, Allen Ryan, 
Sr., that they both treasured dearly.
  In addition to his mother, Linda DeMattio, he was preceded in death 
by his stepfather, Anthony DeMattio; and maternal and paternal 
grandparents. Jimmy will be missed by so many. His spirit and love were 
a blessing to all that knew him. We are all better off for having been 
touched by his life. Godspeed Jimmy.

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