USAF Retired CMSgt Thomas “Tom” Ryan, 77, of New Kent, VA, passed away October 10th, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, July 22nd, 1948, to Thomas and Lois (Stauffer) Ryan.
He graduated with honors from Perry High School in Pittsburgh.
Tom enlisted in the Air Force at age 19 and began his 30-year military career as an Aircraft Maintainer. The first half was devoted to F/FB-111A/D/C/F avionics technician with assignments in Nevada, New Mexico, England (twice), and New Hampshire. The second half to F-111, F15, F16, & A-10 maintenance supervision positions, including flight line production super, AMU chief, and finally, Operations Group enlisted superintendent with assignments in England, Arizona, Germany, Turkey, and Egypt before retiring at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ in 1997.
After retiring, Tom worked for four years in civilian aircraft maintenance/production control before finishing his working career as an IRS Revenue Agent working with small businesses to ensure their compliance with Anti-Money Laundering laws.
Tom was preceded in death by his son, Thomas, and his parents, Thomas and Lois.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret (Schuster); his son, Michael (Amy); five grandchildren, Ashten, Monika, Carson, Kaelyn, and Brennan; five brothers, Jerry, Norman, Gregg, John, and Jimmy; and three sisters, Pat, Mary, and Joyce.
