Thomas H. Ryan
April 22, 1949 ~ April 17, 2018
Thomas H. Ryan, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. Born in Chicago, Illinois on April 22, 1949, Tom was raised by his loving parents, Bud and Charlotte (Heyman) Tinbruin.
Tom was a graduate of Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in education. He served the Noblesville Community School Corporation as their director of special education for many years; he retired in 2004.
Along with his parents, Tom is also preceded in death by his brother, Richie Ryan and his sister, Cathy Didier.
Survivors include his two children, Travis M. (Heather Williams) Ryan of Charleston, South Carolina and Megan S. (Dominic) Mina of Indianapolis; and three grandsons, Juliano, Luca, and Brody; two nephews, Shaun Didier and Timothy Didier and their families.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Tom’s life from 11a.m. to 12p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Cicero Christian Church located at 1715 Stringtown Pike, Cicero, IN 46034. The memorial service will begin at noon. Final care and arrangements are entrusted to the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences to the Ryan family.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
So sorry for your loss. Tom was a great director of special education for us in Noblesville. As an slp I sure enjoyed working with him. He was always so pleasant in his interactions and very professional. His contributions helped many families!
When I moved to IN in 1995 Tom was instrumental in getting my 2 older children settled and helping them in their classes. When my older daughter was getting ready to graduate HS, he had her come to his office and he and his staff worked with her to prepare her for the ISTEP. In 1999, when my 2nd husband wanted to adopt my children, Tom wrote us a letter of recommendation to the courts. That’s the kind of kind hearted wonderful man he was. In later years we crossed paths occasionally, he never forgot me or forgot to give he a hug. I will never forget his huge smile and cheerful personality. My condolences to the family. Tom was a wonderful person who’s kindness to my family will never be forgotten.
I am so sorry for your loss. Tom and I were together for 10years. We have some great memories and we use to laugh daily. He has a very special place in my heart and I will miss him everyday.
Tom had a great heart for kids, a GREAT sense of humor, and a big heart. Wish we had one more chance to hunt for those lost golf balls, share jokes only we understood, and most importantly – share one more laugh.
Travis and Ryan, know that your dad spoke of you of often and loved you both.
Where do I even start? Tom was a wonderful man full of love and laughter. I will miss his stories. Stories of his years in special education. Stories of his joy of antiquiting and finding that great bargain. I will miss our conversations of God, faith and heaven. I will miss the way he spoke of his children, Travis and Megan. He was so proud of them both. He would just beam when spoke of Travis and his service in the Air Force. And how Megan was such a great mom right from the start. But most of all, I will miss his him. His smile, his laugh, his heart. He holds a special place in my heart and I can’t wait to spend eternity with him…
I will miss you, Tom.
Tom you will be missed by many. Always enjoyed talking to you at the Antique Mall. I appreciated your knowledge of antiques and especially your humor. Never a dull moment, I might add. An honor to call you my friend.Until we meet again ~ Rest In Peace my friend.
I always enjoyed my conversations with Tom as he could be both down-to-earth and philosophical. He was a great boss because he listened and always made me feel that my thoughts, questions or concerns mattered to him. After he retired, it was a joy to run into him; he always brightened my day. My sympathy to his family. May you find peace in loving memories.
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. I am so thankful he hired me to work at the HBM coop back in 1987. I remember his laugh and his concern for others. He was very proud of you Travis and Megan. May God comfort you in this sad time.
So sorry Tom has left us. He was a great advocate for children. He was a great colleague and friend. Tom was always there when I needed advice and more importantly a laugh to keep me balanced.