Joseph Edward Ryan, Jr, a proud US Navy veteran, of Pembroke Pines, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the age of 91. He was born on March 15, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Joseph Edward Ryan and Ella Hennesey. He leaves behind to church his memory is beloved wife of 65 years, Murial Martha Ryan; and niece, Paula Malarky. No immediate service will be held but his ashes will be scattered in the ocean per Edward’s wishes. Arrangements entrusted to Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 North University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024.