Ryan Neil Kulkarni

Ryan was a beloved son, brother, grandson and friend. In the short 15 years he was with us, he touched the lives of so many in a positive way. The last 2 years of his life, he courageously battled leukemia, defeating it twice. During this difficult time, Ryan showed his true strength, determination and faith...he was amazing! We were able to see the man he was becoming and his true character. A humble, kind and selfless person with a great sense of humor and wisdom beyond his years...we were so proud!

Ryan loved to play soccer, play with his friends, ride ATV's and take vacations to the beach. Ryan loved to travel and was able to see and appreciate a great many things. Always full of life and ready to enjoy! His favorite food was sushi, although he had a lot of favorite foods. He loved all animals, especially his cat Chu-Chu. He was intelligent, artistic and creative. He would love to draw up new inventions and create new "masterpieces" of art. What he loved doing most was spending time with his best friend, his big brother Brandon...they were inseparable.

This precious boy brought so much love, laughter and light into all of our lives. He was the heart and soul of our family and he will be dearly missed. His faith was very strong and now he can rest easy in God's hands.