

RYAN, James B., 43, OF Largo, FL died August 13, 2010. Jim was born in Elgin, IL and moved to Largo in 1985 from Crystal Lake, IL. Jim was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church where he volunteered every Thursday morning. Jim worked at Albertsons (East Bay Dr. & Belcher Road) for 20 years as a clerk; was a member of the Special Olympics since he was 8 years old involving himself in basketball, tennis, bocce, bowling, swimming and golf; Reach Out program and YABA Bowling League, both of Dunedin, FL; Karaoke Family Night; was a graduate of Paul B. Stephens Exceptional School, Clearwater, FL and loved his “chihuahee”. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Robert R. (1994) and Eleanor (2008) and is survived by his siblings, Elizabeth (Thomas) Lawniczak, Woodstock, IL, Robert R. (Karen) Ryan, II, Wonder Lake, IL, Patricia Ryan (Dr. James D."Don" Diehl,DC), Largo, FL, Judith I Ryan, Crystal Lake, IL and Daniel E. (Kim) Ryan, McHenry, IL and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics of Pinellas County, 2235 NE Coachman Road, Clearwater, FL 33765. Friends may call from 2-6 pm Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the funeral home chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated 9 am Monday, August 30, 2010 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Largo. Burial will follow in Serenity Gardens memorial Park, Largo, FL
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