Dennis W. Ryan, Sr., of Branford died Feb. 8 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn McDonald Ryan. Dennis was born in New Haven March 13, 1956, son of the late William B. and Genevieve Myers “Jeanie” Ryan.
He was a former ironworker and was a master mechanic for Smedley Cranes. Dennis was a proud member of Operating Engineers Union Local #478 in Hamden. He was an avid NASCAR fan and devoted family man, and especially adored his grandchildren.
Besides his wife, Dennis is survived by his children Tamara Petro of Branford, Stacey (Abraham) Moises of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, Michael (Andrea) Petro of Bear, Delaware, and William Ryan of Branford. He is also survived by his grandchildren Isabella Santos, Dante, Vincenzo, and Giovanni Petro, and Jacob, David, and Lillian Moises; and his sister Pamela Ryan Levatino of New Haven. Dennis was predeceased by his son Dennis W. “DJ” Ryan.
Visiting hours will be Feb. 15 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 N. Main St., Branford. A funeral service will be held Feb. 16 at 9:00 a.m. in the funeral home, with burial to follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Camp Rising Sun, PO Box 472, Branford, CT 06405, www.camprisingsun.com.