MacDonald, Ryan E.- Of Everett, unexpectedly, December 3rd at 29 years of age. Devoted son of Robert E. and Nancy A. (Jaroszewski) MacDonald of Everett. Loving brother of Lauren D'Ambrosio and her husband Stephen of Danvers and Brennan MacDonald of Everett. Dear companion of Amy Garland of Somerville. Cherished grandson of Margaret MacDonald of Chelsea and the late Harry J. MacDonald, John and Caroline Jaroszewski. Nephew of Lorraine and Henry Perry of Chelsea, John Jaroszewski of Revere, Harry and Maureen MacDonald of Cumberlin, RI, Ann and John Dyer of Melrose, Hugh and Mary MacDonald of Chelsea, Claire and Randy Silva of Peabody and the late Stephen MacDonald. Also lovingly survived by many cousins, friends and collegues along with his dog, Murphy and his bird, Bingo. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, CHELSEA on Thursday, December 9th at 11 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere Street, Revere at 12 Noon. Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. Committal Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ryan's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210.
Born in Melrose and a longtime Everett resident until moving to East Boston 2 months ago, Ryan passed away unexpectedly at home late Friday evening. A graduate of Everett High School Class of '99 where he was the Captain of the Hockey as well as the Baseball teams, he went on to Bridgton Academy, followed by the University of Southern Maine then to Wentworth where he studied Construction Management. A young man who enjoyed life to the fullest, who was never without a smile, was totally devoted and beloved by his entire family. A member of the Ironworkers Union Local 7, he worked out of the union hall as well as for the last 4 years for Marr Corporation. In edition to his full time job, he worked part time in the "Pro Shop" at TD Garden.