Ryan, Gerald E. of West Babylon (formerly of Farmingdale) on May 14th, 2022. Devoted husband of the late Arlene. Cherished father and father-in-law of Jean Thompson (Ernie III), Judy Askin (the late John), Gerald Jr. (Sharon), and the late Robert (Elizabeth) . Loving grandfather of Christine, Robert Jr., Ernest IV (Jackie), John, Thomas (Danielle), Jerry, and the late Joanna. Great grandfather of 6. Proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4pm & 7-9pm at the McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home, Inc. 385 Main St. Farmingdale. Funeral Mass Thursday 10:30am at St. Martin of Tours in Amityville. Interment Long Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to tunnel2towers or autism speaks are appreciated. www.mccourtandtrudden.org