West Springfield Mayor William C. Reichelt, left, and Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi arrive for the funeral of former Springfield Mayor Charles V. Ryan at Holy Name Church in Springfield on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (Stephanie Barry | The Republican photo)
SPRINGFIELD — Memorial services for former Mayor Charles V. Ryan Jr. on Saturday drew dignitaries, his former department heads and all of his enormous family.
Ryan died on Oct. 18 at 94. According to those who knew him best, he took every good thing out of life: a 63-year love affair with his college sweetheart, 11 children, 36 grandchildren and a boundless legacy in the city where he was raised.
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