William "Bill" Joseph Ryan

Mr. William “Bill” Joseph Ryan, 77 of Owens Cross Roads, AL, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 4, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill as he was known by most, was the youngest of five sons born to his parents Paul James Ryan and Bernice Josephine Rubrake, in Milford Center Ohio. He married the love of his life Angela Catherine Sullivan and together they raised seven children.

He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Angela Catherine Ryan; sons Joseph Ryan and his wife Patricia, Daniel Ryan and his wife Kira, Philip Ryan and his wife Rhonda, Matthew Ryan, Theodore Ryan and his wife Misty; daughters Laura Ryan, Amy Adams and her husband David; grandchildren Grayce and her husband Tom, Lucas, Jacob, Paul, Thomas, Nathan, Nicholas, SarahPenny, James, JulieAnna, Zack, Micah; great-grandchildren, Lincoln and Hayden.

He was predeceased in death by his parents Paul and Bernice Ryan; his brothers James Ryan, Robert Ryan, John Ryan, and Jerry Ryan.

Bill was an Electrical Engineer with ITEC until he retired.

A Catholic Funeral Mass is scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2019 at 12:00 Noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2300 Beasley Ave, N.W., Huntsville AL. 35816. Father Joe Lubrano will officiate the ceremony. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon preceding the Funeral Mass also at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial immediately following at Hampton Cove Cemetery.