Celebrating the life of
Robert Aloysius Ryan, Jr.
July 14, 1988 - March 04, 2010
Robert Aloysius Ryan, Jr.
Savannah- Robert A. Ryan, Jr.Robbie, 21, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010.
Born July 14, 1988 in Savannah, GA, he was the son of Naomi and Robert Ryan, Sr. and devoted brother to Daniel Ryan. Robbie graduated from Benedictine Military School with honors and was his Senior class president. He attended The University of Alabama where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He also attended Armstrong Atlantic State University majoring in Chemistry. Robbie was a die hard Alabama football fan; Roll Tide Roll.
Robbie was loved by everyone he knew and has left many heavy hearts among friends and family. Robbie was selfless, slow to judge, and full of life. He was everyone's "Big Teddy Bear" who will live on in our hearts forever.
He is survived by his parents, Naomi and Robert Ryan, Sr., of Savannah; little brother, Daniel Ryan whom he adored greatly; his faithful companions, Jerry, Leo, Bridget and Holly, and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
He was preceded in death by his beloved grandma, Audrey Roberts, grandfather, Joseph W. Roberts, grandfather, Thomas Ryan.
Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 7, 2010 at St. James Catholic Church with a Rosary Service at 5:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2010 at St. James Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be cousins, Joseph Davis, T.J. Ryan, Matt Ryan; friends, Robin Harris, Chap Brackett, Chris Scott, Thomas Pedrick, and Tyler Crawford.
Honorary Pallbearers will be friends, Jordan Shiver, Philip Pace, Ross Clary, Zach Douglas, Reuben Hannon, Stephen Koncul, Matt Hopkins, Ashton Phillips, John McElwee, and Freddie Ryan.
ROLL TIDE ROLL
I was so sad to hear of Robbie's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family and his countless friends. Robbie always made me smile. Even when I tried to push him hard in class he'd have a little grin on his face the whole time and it would inevitably make me smile back. I'm not surprised at all to hear that he was his senior year's class president. My condolences go out to you all.
- Thad Cardine, Bealeton, VA
Naomi and Robert I was saddened to learn of the passing of your mother and of your son. While I do remember your kind and gracious mom, I'm very sorry that I never knew your son. It has been many years since we have seen each other but I still value the friendship that we had. You have my deepest sympathy. May God bless you and your family in this hour of sorrow.
- Tammy Smart Simmons, Richmond Hill, GA
Dear Naomi and Robert, We were so sorry to hear about your loss. You're all in our prayers. God bless you. Love, Armond and Vickie Souza
- Armond and Vickie Souza, Tybee Island, GA
Naomi, I am so sorry to hear about Robbie. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. My memories are of a little boy who I have learned grew up to be a fine young man.
- Laurie Mehlhorn, Richmond Hill, GA
Naomi, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I keep thinking of how you reached out to me earlier this year. I wish there was something I could do to offer the same strength to you that you gave to me. Know there are a lot of us praying for you and your family. Love you.
- Lisa, Savannah, GA
To The Ryan Family: I remember the first time I met Robbie! He was sitting in his grandfathers chair. I remember thinking what a genuine young man. It was obvious how much he loved his family! It was obvious that he had a soul, a heart, and so much to give to others! Unfortunately, we don't know when the good Lord will call us home. There is always a reason though we may never understand it. He is truely a guardian angel now. Naomi! Robert! Daniel! Extended Family! We are so sorry for your loss! The Lynch/Meyers Family has you in their prayers and thoughts.
- Regina Lynch, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to your family in your time of great loss. I remember the first time I met Robbie. He was a sweet child and always had that beautiful smile. He was a favorite patient of mine at Savannah Family Practice. You are in my thought and prayers.
- TOBIE LARISCEY, savannah, GA
I did not know Robert but,I had a chance to speak with his aunt today Mrs Wylette Davis. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. My God bless you and keep you, may his light shine upon you...may you have peace at this time of grief and your hearts be comforted. Deneshea Philadelphia Personal Banker Wachovia Bank 912-651-5560
- deneshea Philadelphia, savannah, GA
To the Ryan family, I give my heart to you all. I heard of the news just recently and I am heart broken for your family. We will keep you in our prayers. I offer anything you may need, God Bless You All. Jeremy Counihan
- Jeremy Counihan, Savannah, GA
Naomi, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you try to deal with this tragedy. May God bless you all now and in the future as you face life without Robbie. Boris Johnson
- Boris Johnson, Savannah, GA
To the entire Ryan Family.Our deepest sympathy.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
To the entire Ryan Family.Our deepest sympathy.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
We will always remember you Robbie. Your smile was too contagious and you were most definitely one of a kind.
- Kevin Arpin, Savannah, GA
Naomi,Robert and Daniel Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Eta and Stephen Longwater
- Eta Longwater, Savannah, GA
Robert, I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. May the Lord comfort and bless you and your family.
- Donny Patten, Richmond Hill, GA
Naomi, Robert, and Daniel, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May the memories you made with Robbie bring you comfort and help ease the pain in your hearts. God bless you!
- Jody and Ron Toth, Culpeper, VA
Naomi, Robert, and Daniel, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May the memories you made with Robbie bring you comfort and help ease the pain in your hearts. God bless you!
- Jody and Ron Toth, Culpeper, VA
Once a Beta always a Beta. -kai- FL '70
- Gary Seibert, Savannah, GA
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
- Dee Harriott, Savannah, GA
Robert, Naomi and Daniel, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this hard time. Bubba has been hit really hard as has all of us with this tragic news. God must have needed another angel and he got a perfect one with Robbie. If any of you need anything please call and we will be there. Please know that you will always be in our hearts. We love all of you.
- Sherri and Harry Connolly, Savannah, GA
Naomi, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time in your lives. Look above to our Heavenly Father for strength and courage to face tomorrow. Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center Mental Health Service
- Cindy Williams, Charleston, SC
Naomi and family, my heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. I am so very sorry for your loss.
- Marsha Via, Savannah, GA
The Ryan Family Robbie was my classmate at Blessed Sacrament School. Cherish the beautiful memories and please know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Tara Eady
- Tara Eady, Savannah, GA
Naomi,Robert and Daniel, Robby was obviously generously loving and immensely loved. May this lessen your grief and lighten your heart. Know you are in my prayers and my heart. Love, Mickie
- Mickie Griffith, Douglasville, GA
the Ryan Family my deepest sympathy go out to your family for your great loss and my familys prayers go out for your family.
- tony carter, Guyton, GA
With our deepest sympathy and prayers for your family. Jimmy, Connie, Katie and James Deal
- Connie Deal, Savannah, GA
God Bless you dear, sweet Robbie!! Your body may not be here, but your loving heart & beautiful spirit will live on forever in us. We will all be together again in Heaven--you have gone ahead of us before we were ready to let you go. You, Grandma & Dow can help prepare a place for us--Alex wants you to find a great fishing hole for him to share with you & Grandma. Lauren & Grace want to shoot some pool with you! I am looking forward to hugging you again & seeing your smile. You will not be forgotten. Thank you for being a part of our lives for however short it was--I am so grateful to have known you & to call you my cousin. God Bless you & may you rest in Peace. With Eternal Love, Tonya
- Craig & Tonya Wood & Family, Hilton Head Island, SC
With our deepest sympathy Wayne & Gloria
- Wayne & Gloria Canady, Tybee Island, GA
GONE TOO SOON – Author unknown We weren't prepared for you to go You were too full of life to be Taken away from us so soon It's still hard to believe How much we'll miss your smile And your laughter in our ears Your absence leaves a hole in us We're filling with our tears You taught us how to be our best To in the moment live To never hold a grudge for long And loyal friendship give Your presence was a light and joy We never realized would someday end Just like the brilliant falling star That curved 'round heaven's bend ...'
- Aunt Cindy & Uncle Joe, Savannah, GA
I was so sad to hear of Robbie's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family and his countless friends. Robbie always made me smile. Even when I tried to push him hard in class he'd have a little grin on his face the whole time and it would inevitably make me smile back. I'm not surprised at all to hear that he was his senior year's class president. My condolences go out to you all.
- Thad Cardine, Bealeton, VA
Naomi and Robert I was saddened to learn of the passing of your mother and of your son. While I do remember your kind and gracious mom, I'm very sorry that I never knew your son. It has been many years since we have seen each other but I still value the friendship that we had. You have my deepest sympathy. May God bless you and your family in this hour of sorrow.
- Tammy Smart Simmons, Richmond Hill, GA
Dear Naomi and Robert, We were so sorry to hear about your loss. You're all in our prayers. God bless you. Love, Armond and Vickie Souza
- Armond and Vickie Souza, Tybee Island, GA
Naomi, I am so sorry to hear about Robbie. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. My memories are of a little boy who I have learned grew up to be a fine young man.
- Laurie Mehlhorn, Richmond Hill, GA
Naomi, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I keep thinking of how you reached out to me earlier this year. I wish there was something I could do to offer the same strength to you that you gave to me. Know there are a lot of us praying for you and your family. Love you.
- Lisa, Savannah, GA
To The Ryan Family: I remember the first time I met Robbie! He was sitting in his grandfathers chair. I remember thinking what a genuine young man. It was obvious how much he loved his family! It was obvious that he had a soul, a heart, and so much to give to others! Unfortunately, we don't know when the good Lord will call us home. There is always a reason though we may never understand it. He is truely a guardian angel now. Naomi! Robert! Daniel! Extended Family! We are so sorry for your loss! The Lynch/Meyers Family has you in their prayers and thoughts.
- Regina Lynch, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to your family in your time of great loss. I remember the first time I met Robbie. He was a sweet child and always had that beautiful smile. He was a favorite patient of mine at Savannah Family Practice. You are in my thought and prayers.
- TOBIE LARISCEY, savannah, GA
I did not know Robert but,I had a chance to speak with his aunt today Mrs Wylette Davis. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. My God bless you and keep you, may his light shine upon you...may you have peace at this time of grief and your hearts be comforted. Deneshea Philadelphia Personal Banker Wachovia Bank 912-651-5560
- deneshea Philadelphia, savannah, GA
To the Ryan family, I give my heart to you all. I heard of the news just recently and I am heart broken for your family. We will keep you in our prayers. I offer anything you may need, God Bless You All. Jeremy Counihan
- Jeremy Counihan, Savannah, GA
Naomi, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you try to deal with this tragedy. May God bless you all now and in the future as you face life without Robbie. Boris Johnson
- Boris Johnson, Savannah, GA
To the entire Ryan Family.Our deepest sympathy.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
To the entire Ryan Family.Our deepest sympathy.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
We will always remember you Robbie. Your smile was too contagious and you were most definitely one of a kind.
- Kevin Arpin, Savannah, GA
Naomi,Robert and Daniel Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Eta and Stephen Longwater
- Eta Longwater, Savannah, GA
Robert, I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. May the Lord comfort and bless you and your family.
- Donny Patten, Richmond Hill, GA
Naomi, Robert, and Daniel, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May the memories you made with Robbie bring you comfort and help ease the pain in your hearts. God bless you!
- Jody and Ron Toth, Culpeper, VA
Naomi, Robert, and Daniel, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May the memories you made with Robbie bring you comfort and help ease the pain in your hearts. God bless you!
- Jody and Ron Toth, Culpeper, VA
Once a Beta always a Beta. -kai- FL '70
- Gary Seibert, Savannah, GA
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
- Dee Harriott, Savannah, GA
Robert, Naomi and Daniel, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this hard time. Bubba has been hit really hard as has all of us with this tragic news. God must have needed another angel and he got a perfect one with Robbie. If any of you need anything please call and we will be there. Please know that you will always be in our hearts. We love all of you.
- Sherri and Harry Connolly, Savannah, GA
Naomi, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time in your lives. Look above to our Heavenly Father for strength and courage to face tomorrow. Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center Mental Health Service
- Cindy Williams, Charleston, SC
Naomi and family, my heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. I am so very sorry for your loss.
- Marsha Via, Savannah, GA
The Ryan Family Robbie was my classmate at Blessed Sacrament School. Cherish the beautiful memories and please know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Tara Eady
- Tara Eady, Savannah, GA
Naomi,Robert and Daniel, Robby was obviously generously loving and immensely loved. May this lessen your grief and lighten your heart. Know you are in my prayers and my heart. Love, Mickie
- Mickie Griffith, Douglasville, GA
the Ryan Family my deepest sympathy go out to your family for your great loss and my familys prayers go out for your family.
- tony carter, Guyton, GA
With our deepest sympathy and prayers for your family. Jimmy, Connie, Katie and James Deal
- Connie Deal, Savannah, GA
God Bless you dear, sweet Robbie!! Your body may not be here, but your loving heart & beautiful spirit will live on forever in us. We will all be together again in Heaven--you have gone ahead of us before we were ready to let you go. You, Grandma & Dow can help prepare a place for us--Alex wants you to find a great fishing hole for him to share with you & Grandma. Lauren & Grace want to shoot some pool with you! I am looking forward to hugging you again & seeing your smile. You will not be forgotten. Thank you for being a part of our lives for however short it was--I am so grateful to have known you & to call you my cousin. God Bless you & may you rest in Peace. With Eternal Love, Tonya
- Craig & Tonya Wood & Family, Hilton Head Island, SC
With our deepest sympathy Wayne & Gloria
- Wayne & Gloria Canady, Tybee Island, GA
GONE TOO SOON – Author unknown We weren't prepared for you to go You were too full of life to be Taken away from us so soon It's still hard to believe How much we'll miss your smile And your laughter in our ears Your absence leaves a hole in us We're filling with our tears You taught us how to be our best To in the moment live To never hold a grudge for long And loyal friendship give Your presence was a light and joy We never realized would someday end Just like the brilliant falling star That curved 'round heaven's bend ...'
- Aunt Cindy & Uncle Joe, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
