Ryan-Fitzgerald-Obituary

Ryan Fitzgerald

New York, New York

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It is not that Ryan Fitzgerald kept secrets from his family, but as the oldest of three children who had just found his own place in Manhattan, he was savoring some newfound independence. The clues were on his credit card bills.

Last month, when his mother opened his final bill, she caught a glimpse of his young, exuberant life. There were the excesses at Banana Republic, the golf games in Las Vegas, the gifts for his girlfriend, Darci Spinner, and textbooks for his M.B.A. work at Dowling College. Just as revealing were the repeated visits to the same cozy downtown restaurants.

"He obviously liked going back to places so when he walked in, they'd know who he was," said his mother, Diane Parks. Tall and blessed with gleaming blue eyes, Mr. Fitzgerald was a foreign currency trader at Fiduciary Trust.

He adored the Yankees and the Dave Matthews Band and enjoyed living slightly beyond his means.

So in August, when he told his mother he was going to a friend's bachelor party in Las Vegas, she advised against it.

Now she is glad he went.

"It made me feel good that he enjoyed the summer because it was the last summer of his life," she said.

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I don't know Ryan. I'm here from an article that I read about him from August 2025. My sincere condolences to you all. He was a very handsome & obviously very intelligent young man. May God bless you all who are here without him.

God Bless Ryan . I was out at Dowling College in Oakdale last night great restaurants on the water the wharf, the view, snapper inn. Peace and love to your family .

Rest in peace, you beautiful soul.

Godspeed, Ryan

My condolences to Ryan's family, friends and coworkers. May his memory be a blessing. Peace to all.

Sleep in Peace Ryan, we never forgot. Condolences to all family,friends, and Fiduciary Trust co-workers. Om Shanti/Peace.

I had to look Ryan up and learn more about him after seeing in the news that his remains were finally identified, almost 24 years later. May this bring some peace to his family. What a tragedy to lose such a bright young man. Thinking of his loved ones!

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Remembering you always!