Ryan’s greatest passion in life outside of his family was video games. He could be heard throughout the house laughing and carrying on with his friends. He would have played video games 24 hours a day if he didn’t have to eat and sleep.
When he wasn’t gaming, Ryan would be having epic Nerf battles, building forts, watching Marvel movies on movie nights, and learning more about space and our universe.
You could tell when Ryan took a break from the destruction because there would be a trail of peanut butter and jelly leading from the kitchen straight to his face. He was easy to find, just follow the trail of empty water bottles he loved to leave for us. Ryan’s down time would have him snuggling and caring for his pets, Barley his dog, and Ezio his cat.
Ryan was an outstanding student at Suffern Middle School and often achieved honor roll. He was active on the wrestling team and enjoyed robotics. Digital Music was one of Ryan’s favorite creative outlets.
Ryan is survived by his father Thomas O’Donnell, his mother Kimberly Johnson, and stepmother Jennifer O’Donnell; siblings Calvin Smith, Samantha Schelling, and Jessica Schelling; paternal grandmother Lorraine O’Donnell; maternal grandfather Kenneth Johnson; aunts and uncles Chuck O’Donnell (Kelly), Cathy Tocci (Chris), Chris Johnson (Carly), Shawn Patane, John Kwap (Heather), and Jason Kwap (Cathy); and many cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather Martin O’Donnell.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 3-8pm at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901. Committal is private.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Ryan’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, http://www.stjude.org
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