Thomas "Tom" Michael Ryan

March 12, 1973 - January 8, 2017

Thomas Michael “Tom” Ryan, 43 of Zanesville, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, 4:36 AM, Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Licking Memorial Hospital under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio. He was born Monday, March 12, 1973 in Springfield, the son of Joseph M. Ryan and Penny A. (Hemmer) Ryan. Tom worked for the Shelly Company for many years. He was a huge Notre Dame fan and enjoyed fishing. Tom was a loving and caring son, brother, uncle and friend and loved spending time with his friends and family; especially his nieces and nephews of whom he thought of as his own children. In addition to his mother, Penny Ryan, Tom is survived by seven siblings: Tim (Wendy) Ryan of West Jefferson, Ted (Tricia) Ryan of Zanesville, Tammy Ryan of Canal Winchester, Amy (Cliff) Farley of Zanesville, his twin sister: Kathy Miracle of Zanesville, Joey (Rhonda Watts) Ryan, II of Zanesville, Mindy (Jerry Lundell) Ryan of Zanesville; seventeen nieces and nephews including Michael (Monica) Ryan of Worthington; five great nieces and nephews; very special friends: Rusty (Charlotte) Lavy of Zanesville and Kevin Keyes of Columbus and a host of others who were close to Tom. Tom was preceded in death by his father: Joe Ryan and one brother-in-law: Robert T. “Rob” Miracle. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville. Memorial Services to Celebrate Tom’s Life will be held 11:30 AM, Friday, January 13, 2017 at the funeral home with Fr. Martin J. Ralko officiating. Tom will be laid to rest in the family plot in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Zanesville. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio 2269 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio 43055.