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James (Jim) Ryley was born in Lawrence, MA, in 1936, where he lived all his life. He enjoyed traveling throughout New England and areas of Canada with his family. While touring, he enjoyed visiting antique shops in search of treasures. He was an avid reader, pouring over many books and magazines and in his younger years he enjoyed repairing radios and televisions. Most of all he loved spending time with his wife of 60 years, their three children and five grandchildren. Jim was a quiet, caring and generous man with a sharp, quick wit and intellect that would always bring a smile or a laugh to family, friends or anyone he met.

Jim was diagnosed with Atypical Parkinson's in 2010. Despite the challenges of this disease for him and his family, he never complained about his illness and how it affected him on a daily basis. On March 15th, 2018 after complications from his long battle, he passed away surrounded by his loving family.

It is our hope that, in the very near future, significant discoveries and advancements will be made in the treatment and an eventual cure for Atypical and other Parkinson's diseases. The Michael J. Fox Foundation has been very instrumental in raising funds and conducting research. We hope that you will make a donation in James Ryley's memory to the foundation for continuing their efforts in finding a cure and development of new therapies for those living with Parkinson's.

Thank you,
The Ryley and Coughlin families