Mary Joan Ryan passed away July 19, 2021 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of Michael Ryan. Loving mother of Joseph (Jenna). Dear Nana of Michael and James. Loving sister of James Alberici and dear sister-in-law to the Ryan Family. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mary Jo was a secretary for Mayor Frank Rizzo, judicial secretary to Judge Michael Wallace; as well as many other positions in the legal system for the City of Phila. and the State of PA. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 9:00 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 10:45 AM. Interment St. John Neumann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St. Phila., PA 19140 would be appreciated