Ryan Robert DeForest, 24, of Pompano Beach, Florida and formerly of Medway, MA died unexpectedly on Sunday January 27, 2019. He was the beloved son of Pamela Alice Lee of Medway and Jeffrey M. DeForest of Florida.
In addition to his parents Ryan is survived by his sisters, Kerry Morenzetti and her husband Justin, Brittany Tkowski and her husband Andrew of Medway, Jaime DeForest and Ashley DeForest, both of Medway.
He is also survived by his grandparents Henry DeForest and his wife Ezradale of Hopkinton, Carol Ann Downer of Needham, his nephew Aidan Tkowski and niece Alexis Tkowski and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was the grandson of the late George A. Downer and Robert and Helen Lee.
Born in Newton on December 28, 1994, Ryan grew up in Medway and attended Medway High School. Most recently Ryan was a resident of Pompano Beach, Florida.
Ryan was very proud of his Boston roots. He was an avid New England sports fan and loved fishing, playing football, baseball and doing Mixed Martial Arts. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Ryan’s family will always remember him for his sense of humor and charismatic personality.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, 151 Village Street in Medway on Friday, February 1 at 10 a.m.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday January 31 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber Street in Medway (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com).
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Ryan’s memory to Boston Children’s Hospital, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-3354.