Mary J. Ryan

Brimfield- Mary J. Ryan, 96, passed away November 23, 2020 at her home with family by her side. She was born on January 13, 1924 in East Longmeadow to the late Joseph and Spazietta Arlotta. Mary proudly served her country as a cook in the U.S ARMY until 1945. Prior to her time in the service she worked at the Springfield Armory. She also worked at Englewood Hospital in NJ in the dietary department until her retirement. Mary moved to Brimfield, MA in 2000 and became a parishioner of St. Christopher's Church and a member of the Brimfield Senior Center, where she loved playing bingo. She was an avid baker and enjoyed spending time in the kitchen. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Ryan in 1994, and her daughter, Patricia Alfonso in 2000. She was also predeceased by her eight siblings, Sisto, Gingy, Conge, Joe, Don, Sue, Bina, and Anne. She is survived by her children; daughter, Mary Lacombe, her husband Mark, and son, Donald Ryan; grandson, Ryan Alfonso, his wife Gena, and their three children, Patrick, Nathan, and Ryan Jr.; granddaughter, Michele Lacombe, her boyfriend Joey Martin; granddaughter, Melissa Barrows, her husband Brian, and their son, Landon. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews including Mary, Sandi, Jo, and Madeline. Funeral services are being held privately for Mary's family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brimfield Senior Center, P.O. Box 172, Brimfield, MA 01010.