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Ryan Knight Obituary
Age 20, of Kennett Square, PA, died Tuesday May 3, 2011 as the result of an automobile accident.
Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of David B. Knight of Boothwyn, PA and Angela R. (Koss) Knight of Kennett Square.
Ryan was a 2009 graduate of Kennett High school where he participated in numerous actives.
Ryan enjoyed music, and just about anything outdoors including snowboarding, skateboarding, fishing and baseball. He also attended Hamerton United Methodist Church.
Ryan had an infectious personality and would give the shirt of his back to those he knew and loved.
In addition to his parents and brother Nick Knight of Kennett Square, he will be dearly missed by his grandparents, Anna Knight of Boothwyn, PA, Jerry and Elizabeth Koss of Wilmington DE, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held 11 am Monday, May 9, at the KUZO & GRIECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 250 W. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. You are invited to visit with his family from 9-11 am before the service. Interment will be in Longwood Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Kennett Area YMCA (to be allocated towards the Skate Park) 101 Race St., Kennett Square, PA 19348.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Knight
Carol Labuski
May 11, 2011
I was heartbroken to hear about Ryan. He was taken way too soon. I hope you find peace in the precious memories you have of him. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family, Nick.
Pat Slesinski
May 8, 2011
To Angie, Nick and Mr. Knight - I can't begin to express how sorry I am for your loss way too early in life. Ryan was the person at KMS to welcome Scott and invite him eat lunch with he and his friends. Ryan was a commpassionate person. He had a great sense of humor; the glass was always half-full for Ryan. He was respectful and always willing to help when he was around. He and his smiling face will sadley be missed by all of us. We will celebrate his life. Our condolences to all of you. Pat Slesinski & Family
lynn
May 8, 2011
I hope that when you were a Little Boy, your life was Full.
of Love,and Adventure,
and Activities, and Learning Experiences,
and Friends, and Family,
and Smiles, and Tears,
and Vacations, and Toys,
and Joy.
I hope that when you became a Young Man,
you began to learn from your mistakes,
and make plans for your future,
and experience the love of a woman,
and feel proud of your accomplishments,
and sorry for your indiscretions,
and overwhelmed at the beauty of nature,
and in touch with who you were becoming.
I hope the you had a favorite everything.
and knew what you didn't like so much.
I hope that you knew you were loved.
and that you knew how to love unconditionally.
I hope that you were proud of yourself.
and that you had someone you were proud of.
I hope that you were happy more than you were sad.
and that when you were sad, you knew it would pass.
I hope that someone left a mark on your life,
and that it helped to make you a better person.
I hope you know that you left a mark on mine
Angelika Addeo
May 7, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. We have known Ryan for many years and he has spent a lot of time at our house.
He was always very polite, helpful and had a great sense of humor. We will always remember his cute baby face and his dimple on his cheek when he smiled. “Ryan, you may be gone but never forgotten�
Angelika Addeo
Trevor Knight
May 7, 2011
Im sorry dave for your loss when i heard i broke down to tears an the times that i did hang out with him i'll never gorget that bright smile that he always had on his face.
Nicole McClelland
May 6, 2011
Angie -words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Ryan was a great young man and will be dearly missed. He will always be a part of your heart. I love you! Nicole Sutton McClelland
Pat Fitzpatrick
May 6, 2011
Ryan had the biggest smile and happy greeting for me everytime we met.
My most sincere sympathy to all of his Family
Amy Baer
May 6, 2011
Ryan and my son, Kevin Bless, were friends. Ryan helped us build a shed when he came to our home in Oxford after we moved from Kennett. I am very sorry for your loss.
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