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Ryan Simm Obituary
Ogden: Suddenly November 9, 2007. Survived by his loving parents Ann Marie and Osmond Simm; sister and best friend Lisa (Ian) Bass; nephew Aidan Bass; maternal grandmother Barbara Chung; paternal grandfather Vincent Simm; many aunts; uncles; cousins and dear friends.
Ryan's family will receive friends Sunday 1-3 pm at Gates Presbyterian Church 1049 Wegman Rd. where a funeral service and reception will follow. Burial at the family's convenience. Expressions of sympathy in Ryan's memory can be sent to Gates Presbyterian Church 1049 Wegman Rd. Rochester, NY 14624 FBO Jamaican Mission Project/basic school.
James R. Gray Funeral Home
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Simm
Adrienne Reid
November 19, 2007
Ann Marie & Family,
I feel like i knew Ryan just through the many conversation we had at work about our children. You have beautiful memories of your son that you can cherish. Stay strong and know that we will all make this appointment to see God and Ryan one day.
Harvey & Marcia Nelson
November 18, 2007
Osmond, Ann Marie, and Lisa: Marcia, the kids and I are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Ryan. Words alone cannot console you, but the knowledge that he has transcended to a better place will give us all the strength to carry on. Ryan grew up in an environment of love and devotion from you and Ann Marie, his immediate family, and the greater West Indian community in Rochester, his extended family. Take comfort in the fact that you have our full support, all the spiritual strength from the God we all know and love. This is only the beginning of a wonderful journey, and we will ultimately reunite in a place the Lord has made for all his children.
Love, Peace, and the blessings of almighty God guide you through the upcoming weeks.
Suzanne Lewis
November 18, 2007
Dear Simm Family-
I was taking a course with Ryan at MCC this semester, he will be missed by myself and his other classmates. I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to your family. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories you have with him comfort you during this difficult time.
Linda SanFilippo
November 18, 2007
My heart aches for your loss. I know that you are a beautiful family and Ryan was a lucky young man to be enveloped in so much love. You are forever in our hearts.
Chuck,Linda,Vinnie and Lia SanFilippo
Erika Green
November 18, 2007
Simm Family,
My family and I are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I was one of Ryan's classmates at Aquinas and I will never forget the great memories I have of him and his great sense of humor. He always put a smile on my face. May your memories bring you comfort.
MARIA GARCEA
November 17, 2007
AnnMarie, Osmond and family:
Words cannot describe how sad we all feel for you. I'm speaking from my family and the entire "AQ Soccer Families" we are sadden by Ryan's loss and are all praying for your family.
When you get a chance, please be sure and run the tribute to Ryan Frank made. Our boys are all very sad and confused. A life lost too young. May God give Ryan Eternal Rest and grant you peace in your lives.
Steve Brew
November 17, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Simm and family,
I am truly devastated to hear this tragic news. Ryan and I were friends back in junior high. After he changed schools we sort of lost touch, but I must say I am honored to have called him a friend of mine. I will keep you in my prayers.
Jasinta Lumley
November 17, 2007
To the Simms' Family:
Take comfort in knowing that God will always be your strength during this difficult time. He will take care.
Yasemin Yilmaz
November 17, 2007
Im sorry for your lost, Ryan was a classmate of mine, My heart goes out to your family.
Carol Betz
November 17, 2007
Ann Marie and family,
I am very sorry for the loss of your son Ryan. I am sue that you were very proud of him and that he made you very happy. May you know that he is now in a better place and that God has something wonderful planned for him. May God bless you all.
Pauline James
November 16, 2007
Osmond, AnnMarie, Lisa and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. I have been praying for all of you to find the strength you need and to be comforted. The time you spent with Ryan is priceless, wrap yourselves in those memories and the arms of our Saviour who is always waiting. May God be with all of you. I will continue to lift you up in my prayers.
Our hearthfelt sympathy, Pauline & Desmond James
Darnell Minott
November 16, 2007
To the Simm's Family,
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day,
Be still like a desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear Ryan speak in the stillness, in the calm his love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of Ryan helping you along the way.
God giveth and He taketh away. I know that it's always very difficult to understand why these sad events happen in our lives, but eventually you'll understand.
You are in our prayers every day.
From: Darnell, Robert @ Judy.
Lowry Simpson
November 16, 2007
There are no words that can console you at this time. Your darling Ryan has gone on to be with God. We will miss his bright eyes and his dry sense of humor.. We are all just going to be missing him so much. May God bring comfort to your hearts and dry your tears one by one as you hold his love in your souls forever. He will always be only a memory away.
Profound sympathy from: Lowry Deryck Mark, Sean, and Mya.
Jessica Nasca
November 16, 2007
Simm family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Ryan and I were in the same class at MCC. He will be missed in our class. God bless you all..
joseph marino
November 16, 2007
i am so sorry for your lost your son was a great kid and a good friend we had some great times playing soccer togehter my most sincere condolences
November 16, 2007
Ann Marie & family,
We just want you to know that we are praying for you all during this very difficult time.
Keep the Faith, and your faith along with the Grace of God will see you through.
Sheila Carter & family
Tammy Wolf
November 16, 2007
To the Simm Family;
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that your Kodak family is here for you.
Margaret Sauers
November 16, 2007
AnnMarie, Osmond, and Lisa: Our hearts reach out to you during this very difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a very lucky guy to have all of you in his life! Cherish the memories.
Abe,Vicki and Jordan Brouk
November 16, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Robert and Linda Mosley
November 16, 2007
Ann Marie, Osmond and Lisa. Just know that you are not alone in your sorrow. Although, we are miles apart, we are always here if you need us. Please know that Ryan is with God and well taken care of.
May God Bless you all.
With Love,
Robert, Linda and Christopher Mosley
George & Marjorie Christian
November 15, 2007
Ann Marie & Osmond,
We were sadden to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace in the promises of God, that he will be with you through tragic times like these. We love you.
Joe Meister
November 15, 2007
Anne Marie & Osmond,
I am so sorry to hear of your tragedy. My condolences to you & the rest of your family.
Delbert Dagel
November 15, 2007
Dear Ann Marie and Osmond,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I enjoyed getting to know Ryan when he played for the Chili Pythons. He was a fine young man and have fond memories of him. I am appreciative that I had the opportunity to spend time with him. Again, my sincere sympathies on your loss of a wonderful son, young man and soccer player.
Delbert Dagel
Natalie Christian
November 15, 2007
Dear Simm Famiy,
I offer my deepest condolences, prayers and love. May you find healing, peace and strength through God and all those who care for and about you.
Joseph Marino
November 15, 2007
It`s hard to to find the right word`s to say at a time like this. I remember the times we had on the sidelines at all the Jr Rhinos`s games watching our boys play together on and off the field, and the chats we had at work about the boys. We will never forget Ryan and your family.He is in the Lord`s arms. Joseph Marino and family.
Chris and Bernie Peet
November 15, 2007
Dear Ann Marie, Ozzy, Lisa and Family,
We are so sorry for this tragedy your family is going through. Ryan
was a good kid who obviously touched a lot of peoples lives. I hope
you find continued strength and support in your family and friends.
Please do not hesitate to call on us if we can be of any help.
Angela Ferris
November 15, 2007
To the family and friends of Ryan Simm: I didn't know Ryan but after Friday nite I feel an inexplicable connection to him. I am happy for Ryan that my neighbors were there to pray for him as he moved on. I am going to plant some flowers for Ryan so that the world always remembers how he brightened your lives.
John Kauffman
November 15, 2007
Simm I am going to miss you man. All those random nights meeting up at the beach and just chilling. Those were good times and will never be forgotten
Lance, Hope, Audrei and Alexander
November 14, 2007
Osmond, Ann Marie, Lisa, Ian, Aidan, Mrs. Chung
Ryan will be missed. Just think of the good times you spent together and that will give you strength. We know your heart is full and your eyes are full of tears, but God will see you through. Love,
John, Nicole and Colin Gilbert
November 14, 2007
Ann Marie and Osmond,
We are sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. We will always have fond memories of our times spent together with Ryan and you on the soccer field. We always admired the pride and support you gave Ryan. You are in our thoughts.
Flora / Allan Chin
November 14, 2007
We are so sad for your loss,as Family we are here for you all, may God Bless you. Flora,Allan, and Senitra Chin, Antionette.
David Reilich
November 14, 2007
Ryan Simm,
All the days we went to McDonalds before school, hanging out at your house playing XBox, and ghost riding the car. I'll miss you Simm. You were a great person and an even better friend. PIC's forever bro. I will never forget you.
Ben Barrow
November 14, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
You are all in our prayers! God is with you.
The Barrow Family
Theresa Miller (Reilich)
November 14, 2007
Ann Marie and family..I would like to express my sincere, deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. My son David and Ryan were great friends and Ryan will be truly missed by all! May God give you strength and comfort every day knowing that you will see your son again in heaven. May he heal the pain in your heart and bless your family during this difficult time.
Joanne
November 14, 2007
To the family of Ryan Simm. Ryan was not alone on Friday night. Though we didn't know him, we were there with him at the end. We cried for him, we prayed for him, and we were there for him when he went to see the Lord. There were a lot of caring people with him on Friday night. I hope this will bring some comfort to your family.
Bao Vu
November 14, 2007
Mr. Simm,
I'm so sorry that you and your family have to go through this.
I will pray with you and your family for Ryan so he will soon be with our merciful GOD.
Sally Xomvimane
November 14, 2007
Ann Marie and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Lisha Hayle
November 14, 2007
To the Family and Friends of Ryan Simm I offer my sincerest sympathies in your time of grief. I had the pleasure of meeting Ryan throughout my four years at Aquinas Insitute and I was saddened to learn of his sudden passing. My family and I offer you our thoughts and prayers. He will truly be missed. God Bless you all in this time.
Wanda Thomas-Becker
November 14, 2007
Osmond and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son, brother & friend. My heart goes out to you at this time. No matter what you will always have the memories of Ryan with you. May god bless you and your family at this time.
Your friend, (co-worker) Wanda Thomas-Becker
Annie Williams
November 14, 2007
Osmond, we spoke often about our sons and my heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Charlene (Pizzo) Gammiero
November 14, 2007
Ann Marie and family,
My sincere and deepest sympathy for your loss. We talked about our boys together when they were young and in the same grammer school. They grow too quickly and we must let them go into the world to make their way. God has called Ryan home and he is in the light of the glory of GOD. Take comfort in the wonderful memories you all must have and one day you will be together again.
Love to you all,
A.J. Rittler
November 14, 2007
My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire family during this difficult time.
Jim & Janine Upton
November 14, 2007
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family during this difficult time. Ryan will always be with you in your hearts and memories. May God Bless.
Grant Corsaro
November 14, 2007
Ill miss you man, and all the good times that we shared
Larry, Kay, Aaron & Patrick Nichols
November 14, 2007
Dear Anne Marie and Osmond and Lisa: You are in our thoughts and prayers. There are so many memories of the Cobra's and AQ that we share with all of you and will treasure. God has a special angel by his side and Ryan will always live on in our hearts and never be forgotton.
God’s Lent Child
“I’ll lend you for a little while
A child of mine,” God said
“for you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years
Or forty two or three.
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you
And – (should his stay be brief) –
You’ll have his lovely memories
As a solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth returns;
But there are lessons taught below
I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the whole world over
In my search for teachers true
And from the things that crowd life’s lane
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love?
Not think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take
This Lent Child back again?”
“I fancied that I heard them say –
“Dear Lord, Thy will be done
For all the joys Thy Child will bring
The risk of grief we’ll run.
We will shelter him with tenderness,
We’ll love him while we may
And for the happiness we’ve known
Forever grateful stay.
But should Thy angel call for him,
Much sooner than we’ve planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand.”
- Author Unknown
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