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In Memory of
Ryan Richard
Kern
Kern
1994 - 2016
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Obituary for Ryan Richard Kern
Ryan Richard Kern, 22, of Maple Lane, Hurley passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30th, 2016.
Ryan was born in Newburgh, New York on May 20th, 1994, a son of Richard and Sandy Kern of Hurley, and Tracy and Joseph Del Villar, of Hyde Park.
Ryan was a graduate of Kingston High School class of 2012, and SUNY Ulster, where he received his A.S. degree in Nursing in 2015. He was a very quiet and caring man who loved animals, especially dogs.
In addition to his parents, he is survived sisters, Kelly Kern, Karlee North, Tanya Hitchock, Taylor Del Villar and brothers, Ryan North, Eric, Jason, Julian, and Joseph Del Villar, grandparents, Nancy and Frank Valenti of Gardiner, and Stephen and Jan Balletta of New Port Richie, Florida, and maternal grandmother Emily LaTorella of Highland. Many Aunts Uncles and cousins also survive.
He is predeceased by paternal grandparents, Thomas and Debra Wittekind, and maternal grandmother Nancy Velez.
The funeral service will be held 6:30 pm on Thursday, Nov. 3rd, at the Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home, 339 Broadway, Ulster Park, Town of Esopus. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 3 pm to 6:30 pm. Cremation will be held privately at Wiltwyck Crematory.
A celebration of Ryan's life will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, Nov. 4th at the New Paltz Elks Lodge, 290 Rt. 32, New Paltz, NY 12561.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Ryan's memory to: Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, PO Box 3994, Kingston, NY 12402
To send the family an expression of condolence, visit Ryan's Book of Memories: www.GVVFH.com
Ryan was born in Newburgh, New York on May 20th, 1994, a son of Richard and Sandy Kern of Hurley, and Tracy and Joseph Del Villar, of Hyde Park.
Ryan was a graduate of Kingston High School class of 2012, and SUNY Ulster, where he received his A.S. degree in Nursing in 2015. He was a very quiet and caring man who loved animals, especially dogs.
In addition to his parents, he is survived sisters, Kelly Kern, Karlee North, Tanya Hitchock, Taylor Del Villar and brothers, Ryan North, Eric, Jason, Julian, and Joseph Del Villar, grandparents, Nancy and Frank Valenti of Gardiner, and Stephen and Jan Balletta of New Port Richie, Florida, and maternal grandmother Emily LaTorella of Highland. Many Aunts Uncles and cousins also survive.
He is predeceased by paternal grandparents, Thomas and Debra Wittekind, and maternal grandmother Nancy Velez.
The funeral service will be held 6:30 pm on Thursday, Nov. 3rd, at the Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home, 339 Broadway, Ulster Park, Town of Esopus. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 3 pm to 6:30 pm. Cremation will be held privately at Wiltwyck Crematory.
A celebration of Ryan's life will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, Nov. 4th at the New Paltz Elks Lodge, 290 Rt. 32, New Paltz, NY 12561.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Ryan's memory to: Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, PO Box 3994, Kingston, NY 12402
To send the family an expression of condolence, visit Ryan's Book of Memories: www.GVVFH.com
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