Robert A. Ryans

Robert A. Ryans, 74, passed away on September 7, 2026 at his home in Barnegat Township, NJ.

Born in Kearny, Bob grew up in Nutley and lived in Verona for 22 years before moving to Barnegat Township in 2015. He graduated from Nutley High School with the Class of 1970 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Kean University. His professional career encompassed teaching at Union High School and Clifton High School. And he also was an Assistant Professor at Kean University before his retirement in 2012.

Bob was an avid car and Fiero enthusiast. Most of all, he loved his family.

He was predeceased by his parents,William and Eleanor (Lindner) Ryans and his brother, Gordon Ryans.

Bob is survived by his wife Catherine (Burguillos)Buonomo Ryans and his "children", Stephanie Vallone (Joseph), Thomas Buonomo (Jodie) and Michael Buonomo (Tyffany Mendez). He was a beloved "Pop-Pop" to Emily, Joseph, Catherine and Elizabeth Vallone and newest baby, Valentina Buonomo . He was also survived by his niece, Kimberly Ryans and his sister, Cynthia Ryans.

Visiting will be held in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be offered in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 28 Lakeside Avenue, Verona on Saturday, September 12 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, NJ.

Condolences, memories and photos may be left on his obituary page at www.proutfuneralhome.com.