Martin John Ryan
July 31, 1959 ~ February 24, 2022
Martin John Ryan, 62 of Indianapolis, died Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was born on July 31, 1959, in Indianapolis to Ray and Shirley Jones Ryan.
Martin faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army. Martin retired from ATT in 2016 where he was a customer service specialist. He enjoyed playing the guitar, attending any music concerts, and reading mysteries.
Martin is preceded in death by his parents. Ray and Shirley Ryan.
He is survived by his beloved wife Candy Nott Ryan, children Dominic Vigil, Ericka Smith, Andrea Harris, Scott Ryan, Matt Ryan, Jacob Ryan, sister Dinah Munden, Mary (Jimmy) Labrecque, Joyce (Timothy) Voi, Janice (David) Kent, Penny Heideinreich, brother Robert Johnson, grandchildren Anthony, Dayton, Logan, Ryan, Emmett, Damon, Christian and Zane.
A Celebration of Martin’s life will be Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 3 pm at the O’Riley Branson Funeral Service and Crematory, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis, IN 46227. The family will receive family and friends before the celebration from noon until 3 pm.
Tributes and memories may be made at www.orileybranson.com
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I have many found memories of Marty over the last 23 years I was honored to have know him. He was an amazing man and a wonderful grandfather to my boys. You will be truly missed.
I worked with Marty for nearly 10 years at the telephone company. Throughout those years I had many fun times and countless conversations with him. I would talk with Marty about a myriad of topics ranging from music, philosophy, world history, current affairs, parenting, and his service in the army. After he retired, we met for brunch many times to catch up with each other’s lives. We would always continue our rich conversations right where we left off. He was a man with an interest in a vast number of subjects, and our conversations were always very interesting. I will truly miss Marty, his calm demeanor, and those rich conversations.
I don’t know if I would have made it in Hawaii without Marty! He was always there for me and my husband whether it was a home cooked meal or working on one of cars! He could always make you laugh. I matter how bad things got! Prayers for the family. When we meet in heaven I am sure he will still ask if I remember Morse code! I cherish my memories with him even after all these years ❤️
I will miss my brother so much! He was a very sweet man. He was intelligent and truly caring. Such a generous person! I will miss our talks, I will miss his humor, he was a mama’s boy so I hope mom was there to greet him. See you later baby brother, I love you!
I didn’t know Marty as well as I wish I’d gotten to know him. What I do know is that he was a man of integrity, grit, and warmth. I know this through the many admirable comments made by my husband (Greg) over the years, and also by the warm smiles and kind words he always had for me. You know a good man when he invites you to make yourself at home in his home. Marty did that for me, and many others. He was a good man.
We send you thoughts of comfort during this difficult time. Marty was kind and generous to everyone he met and will always be remembered.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
This was such sad news. I was blessed to have lunch with Marty about a month or so ago. He was a great work colleague and friend away from work. He cared so deeply about those in his life. I will miss his stories of family and friends!! Peace be with Candy and Jacob and all of his Children!!! l
Marty and I worked together for about ten years, we went to training classes together, went to concerts together and did a lot of stuff away from work. He was a kind, thoughtful and generous person. I considered him as one of my good friends and I am very sad for his departing us here on earth. My wife Teresa and I were just thinking of the time we went out dancing with him and Candy when they took over the dance floor. We are grieving with the family also because of the impact that Marty left on everyone he met. This world is minus one special person that could brighten anyone’s day. He will be deeply missed!
Our second family ❤
We are so very sorry for your loss. We loved Marty like family. He was a truly sincere friend. I am going to miss bringing you freshly fried mushrooms and hanging out by the evening fires. Sending Prayers for comfort. We love you Candy and Jake.
With deepest sympathy. My second set of parents and beloved friends. Marty will be missed by us, but, forever in our hearts. Hugs and Prayers
I feel blessed to have spent a lot of time with Marty over the last couple years, having retired and moved to Indianapolis from Fort Meade, MD. I am grateful to have visited him last on 2/23. We watched Fox news and discussed the situation in Ukraine and also his 'thoughts' on the Biden administration. Marty had the gift of gab, and always had something wise, funny or colorful to say in pretty much any situation, or any surroundings. Marty’s life touched many people. May God bless him, and look after his wife Candy, and all their children/grandchildren.
Marty and I go back 42 years, as I first met him in 1980 in South Korea. We served in the US Army and worked together as we had the same MOS (job), as Morse code operators. Marty had a unique magnetism which drew you towards him. He had an intelligent wit that motivated you to do your best in everything you do. In the short one year tour in Korea we had many off duty adventures and quickly formed a close friendship that grew throughout the years. Our parallel US Army careers spanned Korea, San Antonio Texas, Okinawa Japan, Fort Carson Colorado, and finally Schofield Barracks Hawaii. After Military service, we kept in touch and I visited Marty many times in Indy, making trips from Seattle while in college, and later from Maryland. He even came to visit me as well, and we enjoyed the sites around Washington DC.
I looked to Marty many times for advice over the years, and he helped me out of many rough spots in my life with his wisdom and support. Uncle Marty was good to my kids and asked about them all the time. He was a very helpful person, had a genuine concern for everyone he knew, and did his best to keep tabs on all. I will miss his Health & Welfare phone calls and spending time with him– shopping, his cooking (especially his Nishiki fried rice), shooting guns, riding motorcycles, watching news, playing TV jeopardy with Candy, and watching football (including Super Bowl LVI). Marty, I love you buddy, and I hope to see you again in the afterlife. Rick Lee and family.
Anthony Tucker, Our deepest condolences on the lose of your Grandfather.
What great guy. He was always saying (Well, let’s get going) as I remember in our Army days. Always ready to do something or go somewhere and have some fun. I remember when on Kelly AFB in San Antonio he built a wrap around deck at the barracks land I would think that he could build anything.
I was stationed with Rick and Marty at a few stations in our Morse Code days. The way people are explaining what kind of a man he was is spot on. I remember him saying (Well, you ready, let’s go). He was always reading for an adventure any where in the world that he was stationed at. Lived life to the fullest and was always great to hang and venture out with him and Rick. At kelly AFB in San Antonnio he built a wrap around deck at the barracks and if you saw it you too would think this guy can build anything. What a personally is guy had. He was loved and will be missed but never forgotten.
I don’t know that I knew Sgt Ryan but we were nearly the same age. I was born Jan 1960. I enlisted 1981 and became a Hog at Devins in April of 82. Went to Augsburg for my tour. Our Ryans came out of Fort Dodge, IA. Marty looks like a damn fine man, a true Mick I could’ve enjoyed a cold one with … and as I left as an Army Sgt as well, you can never have too many of us! May the angels greet you brother!
I knew Marty at a couple of different assignments. I also helped him get involved in ham radio back in the 1980s. I last talked to Marty before the pandemic. He will be missed. Please accept condolences from my family to your’s.