Maryellen Amabile Ryan, 72 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at Epic Rehabilitation Center in White Plains, New York on December 20, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1953 in New York City to the late Marie and Arthur Amabile. Maryellen was predeceased by her sister Alida Maria Amabile. She married the great love of her life John D. Ryan on July 29, 1978. For the past twenty years, Maryellen dedicated her life to teaching and was a Professor of Economics at Northern Virginia Community College and also Westchester Community College.
Maryellen is survived by her husband John, her deeply loved children, her daughter, Christine Ryan Elstein (Josh), and her son, Andrew John Ryan. She was the beloved ‘Nanni’ to her three grandchildren Jade Alida, Hunter, and Emme.
Maryellen was a woman of great faith, generosity, and devotion to her family and friends. She lived a life of dignity and strength, always prioritizing the well being of others. She leaves a legacy of love and kindness to all of those who knew and loved her.
Family will receive friends at Fred H. McGrath & Son, Inc. Funeral Home at 20 Cedar Street, Bronxville, New York 10708 on Sunday December 28, 2025 from 2pm-5pm. The funeral mass will be held Monday, December 29th, 2025 at 10:45am at St. Joseph’s Church at 15 Cedar Street, Bronxville, New York 10708. Final prayers follow at Ferncliff Cemetery at 280 Secor Road, Hartsdale, New York 10530.
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Ashlie Warnick says
December 24, 2025 at 8:27 amMaryellen was one of the world’s best people. I am so sad she is gone. I will miss her and her smile.
Rosemary Gallick says
December 24, 2025 at 10:46 amMaryellen always had that glowing smile when she would be coming down the hall at NOVA or in her 4th floor cubicle. She was a generous person, kind and real. Her absence has been felt throughout this Fall semester, but her legacy will live on!
Mary Ann Schmitt says
December 26, 2025 at 6:42 amMaryellen was truly a woman of strength and dignity, who always put others first, as her obituary states so well. She was an engaging teacher, who demonstrated an intense passion for her profession, and a sincere interest in her students. Her family was definitely her priority, though. She spoke highly and lovingly of her husband, children and grandchildren. I am very sorry to hear of her passing. Maryellen and her family will be in my daily prayers. May she rest in peace.
Amany Saleh says
December 29, 2025 at 4:38 pmWith deep sadness, we mourn the passing of our dear colleague Maryellen.
Maryellen was truly thoughtful, kind, and endlessly supportive. She had a beautiful way of encouraging everyone around her and always took the time to recognize and praise the work of others.
She will be deeply missed from our daily lives, but her kindness, generosity, and uplifting spirit will continue to live on in our hearts. Her legacy of compassion and encouragement will never be forgotten.
Amany Saleh says
December 30, 2025 at 7:07 pmMaryellen was truly thoughtful, kind, and endlessly supportive. She had a beautiful way of encouraging everyone around her and always took the time to recognize and praise the work of others.
She will be deeply missed from our daily lives, but her kindness, generosity, and uplifting spirit will continue to live on in our hearts. Her legacy of compassion and encouragement will never be forgotten.
Jim Thornton says
January 1, 2026 at 7:42 pmI was a grammar school classmate of Mary Ellen and a high school classmate/teammate of her husband John. All my condolences to her family.
Modupeola Moorer says
January 9, 2026 at 11:31 amMay Mary Ellen’s soul Rest in Perfect Peace… Amen. May the cherished memories of her bring the family comfort through these difficult times. My deepest sympathy to all she left behind.
Chris Kervina says
January 9, 2026 at 3:48 pmI am sorry to hear of Mary Ellen’s passing. Mary Ellen was a kind an thoughtful colleague. Every time I saw her on campus, she had a smile and an encouraging word for colleagues and students alike. May her light continue to shine through the memories of those of us who were fortunate enough to know her.
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