Ryan Ruckman Burial and Memorial Fund

Dear Family and Friends, 
Our dear daughter-in-law, Rachel, recently lost her younger brother, Ryan.  The Ruckman family has become our family over the years, and we are devastated by this loss. Ryan’s mother Mary’s eloquent tribute to her son speaks volumes about this wonderful young man.  Please read her beautiful words and keep this wonderful family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this most difficult time. And, any assistance to help relieve the tremendous and unexpected financial burdens related to burial and future memorial service expenses would be greatly appreciated by the family. 

Many thanks,
JulieAnna Anastassatos

Mary:  
Friends and family, it is with great sadness that I must share that our 21 year-old son Ryan passed away yesterday morning from an unfortunate accident. Ryan had the most pure heart and was the kindest person I’ve ever known. He wanted others to be happy and would often give away things he needed to others who he felt needed them more. If he had $10 he would buy his friend a Bic Mac and a Coke, and would buy himself something from the dollar menu. He energized those around him even when he was going through hard times himself, he cared deeply about the people he loved, and he had the most contagious laughter and sense of humor. He has the most beautiful soul and I know that he will live on forever in the many lives he touched in such a short time that he was on earth.

He should have lived a long life full of joy, surrounded by those he loved, gotten his dream job, and had a family of his own. We are all in so much pain right now. It still doesn’t feel real that he’s gone. We will all miss him so much. Life will never be the same without him. We love you so much Ry-ry / Ryan-roonie.❤️ You were the best son I could have asked for. I miss your hugs and your beautiful smile. Life will never be the same.

I know you’re in heaven reunited with our Harely boy, and shining your light down on all of us. I find comfort in knowing that one day I will see you again. But for now you will be dearly missed every.single.day.

Due to COVID, we are only able to have a small private memorial service. But I ask for those of you who knew him, to please hold him in your heart. We will hold a memorial service for him later this year when it’s safer so that we can give him a proper goodbye.