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Joseph Ryan
1926
Joseph H. Ryan.
How He Died
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Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
What Happened
Police Officer Joseph Ryan suffered a cerebral hemorrhage while directing traffic at the intersection of Fifth Street and Wyoming Avenue.
He was taken to the Jewish Hospital where he died one hour later.
Officer Ryan was a United States Army Spanish American War veteran and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 20 years.
He was taken to the Jewish Hospital where he died one hour later.
Officer Ryan was a United States Army Spanish American War veteran and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 20 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Police Officer
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August 2, 2026
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