He was born in Fall River, the son of Anna P. (Dias) Costa of Somerset and Steven Valley of Fall River. Ryan attended Chase School in Somerset and liked to play video games and draw.
Surviving in addition to his parents he is survived by step-father John L. Pacheco, two sisters Ashley and April Valley and one brother Justin Valley all of Somerset, three step brothers and sisters and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
His Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, September 22, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00PM in the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at BIRCHCREST 189 Gardner’s Neck Rd. Swansea with a service at 7:00PM. Contributions in his honor may be made to the Tomorrow Fund, Rhode Island Hospital Campus 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02903. Burial private. For tributes and directions visit: www.waring-sullivan.com