Ryan Vincent Malizia

Ryan Vincent Malizia, 36, of Bristol, passed away at home on May 10, 2023. Ryan was born in Hartford on December 10, 1986 and was the son of Rocco Malizia II and Lisa Moura Javarauckas. He was a graduate of The Hartford Public Schools. Ryan was a wonderful son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend. Despite never being married, we all know that he would have made an exceptional husband and father. The love he had for his family and friends was intentional, thoughtful, and genuine. Ryan always walked into a room with a smile on his face. He was funny, extremely social and gave the most unforgettable bear hug.

Ryan's sudden passing has left his family and friends in shock and disbelief. He had so much life ahead of him and no words could ever explain how much he meant to everyone. His passing is a reminder that life is precious and fragile. We should cherish every moment we have with our loved ones because we never know when it will be our last. While we are heartbroken by his loss, we are comforted in knowing that Ryan touched so many lives during his brief time with us.

In addition to his parents, Ryan will be missed by his brother Rocco Malizia, maternal grandmother, Lucille Reinkendorff, aunts and uncles, Cathy Moree (John), Patty Ayers (Stephen), Gloria Myers, Brenda Healy (Paul), Jim Malizia (Jacklyn) Ed Malizia (Liz), Kevin Malizia, Gary Moura (Cindy), and his stepfather, David Javarauckas. Each one heartbroken at the loss of their beloved Ryan.

Ryan also leaves his cousins, Kevin (whom he lived with), Tyler (Mel), Tricia (Dan), Rahessa (Will), Jimmy, Jack, Josh, Abby, Jason, Michael, Will, Chris, Stephanie, Alli, Taylor, Leah, Maggie, Craig (Stacey) Melissa (Scott), Kristen (Matt), Vanessa (Griff), Derek (Michelle), Nicholas (Virginia) and Justin.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, May 17th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. Burial will be on Thursday, May 18th at 11:30 a.m. at Rose Hill Memorial Park, 580 Elm Street, Rocky Hill. Everyone is asked to meet at the entrance to the cemetery.

Memorial donations in Ryan’s name may be made to JDRF, 20 Batterson Park, #302, Farmington, CT 06032. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.