Ryan J. Lanza

Ryan was in a sport management class I taught at Camden County College. We became friends through our mutual interest in tennis and played many tournaments and matches against each other. Ryan was a class act and an outstanding individual. My last memory of him is of a very fit and happy individual running around a tennis court. About one year later I heard about his passing on. I still have trouble processing this and it brings tears to my eyes as I miss him and feel for his family. I...

A few days have passed since I spoke with you last! I had so much more to say. I wish I can tell you today! Ryan you are the best thing that ever happened to my daughter! You are and will always be the one! I always considered you as a son! Your legacy will live on forever in all of our hearts. It wasn't, until the last few days that I seen how many lives you have touched with your good natured heart! i know now the pain you have endured inside and still seemed to accomplish everything with...

I just wanted to say that I am so sorry I missed the funeral. I had recently heard Ryan was sick and in the hospital. I never made it to the hospital or his memorial service. I just wish I could have paid him the respect he deserved. To his parents, you raised an outstanding young man. I pray that God will carry you through this until you are reunited with him in heaven. -- Nick DiCicco, his tennis partner, professor, and friend.

My heart aches for the loss of Ryan. I knew him as a student and a friend. He was truly an outstanding young man with a bright future. God often calls the best early from this life and He chose a terrific young man. I pray that he is in the arms of Jesus and away from the pain of this world. My deepest and heartfelt condolences. -- Nick DiCicco

A man among men
We lost Friday night
Feeling such peace
As he followed the light
The love in his eye
And the sound of his laughter
Remains in our hearts
Forever and after
Through all of his loved ones
He'll never be gone
Through each one of us
His spirit lives on
We all have a purpose
And something to give
With each breath
That we take
For as long as we live
Ryan can rest easy
With Angels above
As...

May God's gift of Peace and the consolation of His Presence surround you during this time of loss and grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers.