Ryan (James) Justin Field

Ryan Field, born James J. Field, of Palms Springs Ca and formerly New Hope, PA died peacefully in the arms of his husband, Nino Marchesani, Jr. of 31 years on November, 20, 2023.

Ryan was born in East Orange, NJ to James B. and Arline Field (nee Popick). The family moved to Penns Grove, NJ where he grow up most of his life, when his late father accepted employment as the Superintendent of Schools for Salem County, NJ. Ryan graduated from St. James High School then attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and received his Bachelor's in English.

Throughout his life he dedicated himself to his writing, every day for over 25 years he wrote and perfected his art. He worked with many publishers, in particular Lori Perkins, and received awards for his talent, one in which he was proud to accept was the Lambda Award winning anthology titled "Best Gay Erotica 2009". Though not always, he sometimes wrote gay parodies of straight mainstream fiction. He also wrote hetero romances with pen names, and has edited several short story anthologies. Early on he recognized change in the publishing industry and branched out on his own and self-published his work alongside traditional publishing. "Chase of a Lifetime," was his first self-published Amazon Kindle book and since has over 150 works of lgbt fiction, some with pen names in various sub-genres e-published.

He enjoyed training dogs, participating in his younger years in dog show competitions. Ryan lived his whole life without ever not having a dog. His passion for dogs and a cat (Nittney) was throughout his life, his favorites being his miniature Poodles; Kipper, Lexi and Jax, to him they were his children and spoiled them as if they were.

On December 6, 1992 Ryan met his love for life, Nino Marchesani, Jr., and together weathered life's ups and downs. They purchased their first home in Newtown, PA and after a short 5 years decided to move to a townhome in the nearby town of New Hope, PA. There he owned several business, in New Hope, PA, Lambertville, NJ and Palm Springs, CA. His favorite being Blue Ribbon Gallery of fine Arts and Antiques, 3 Cranes Condo Rental, LLC, a gourmet coffee house, and a tanning salon, Tan 2000, Inc. They finally settled in a single home which he named Pachysandra Garden because of its acres of lush Pachysandra covered property. They lived there for 18 years. Ryan had his favorite places to visit, Provincetown, MA being the most favored, he and Nino would travel there at least 3 times a year, but fulltime living there was not an option giving its remoteness and long winter months. He also loved to travel to Newport, RI and fantasized about living there, but he settled on Palm Springs after falling in love with the Southwest of the USA. Ryan was not one to jump without knowing, after visiting Palm Springs, they decided to purchase a small condo which afforded them to live bi-coastal. After three years, it was decided to make a life change and move to California permanently.

On January 28, 2015, after accepting a marriage proposal, he was legally married to Nino Marchesani Jr. at a quaint B&B in the small town of Montgomery, VT. This milestone was performed months prior to same sex marriage becoming legal in the USA in June 2015. What made this day forever memorable was their ceremony was part of a documentary named 'State of Marriage', in it focused on the beginnings of the legalization of gay marriage and in particular Beth Robinson's role. The Honorable Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court served, in her earlier career, as co-counsel in the case of Baker v. State, the landmark 1999 decision that led to Vermont becoming the first state to enact civil unions. They were honored to have Beth Robinson perform the marriage ceremony and sign the Certificate of Marriage.

Ryan was forever a positive person, his presence always lit a room. His charm and good looks was so attractive that no matter where he went people seemed to always want to converse with him and he always obliged. He was one never to get angry first, but if there was reason, just don't get in his crosshairs. He was always into fitness working out every day as well as an advent runner six days a week running at least 5 miles every day. He was also a pianist, learning to play the piano at a very early age and mastered his gift every day on his antique Knabe Baby Grand Piano and loathed the day he had to part with it, but was fortunate enough to find a Steinway after settling into his home in Palm Springs to continue his commitment and enjoyment of his art. He adored his homes, they were his show pieces and the reflection of himself. They displayed his ability to surround himself with the quirkiest knick-knack to the finest art and décor. His love for his husband, his parents, his siblings, his extend family and friends was a huge part of his heart it will be forever missed.

He is survived by his husband, Nino Marchesani, Jr., of Palm Springs, CA and formerly New Hope, PA, his sister John and Peggy Giacalone (nee Field) of Allentown, PA, his brother Mark Field and partner Scott Michaels, of NYC and Bordentown, NJ, his Brother Stan and Mellissa Field, of Carneys Point, NJ, his father-in-law Nino and Patrice Marchesani, of Newportville, PA, sisters-in-law, Joanne Marchesani-Smith, of Rockledge, PA, Philip and Michele Pizzo (nee Marchesani), of Bensalem, PA, William and Angela Adams (nee Marchesani), of Langhorne, PA, his brothers-in law, Michael and Theresa Marchesani, of Bensalem, PA, Joseph Marchesani, of Riverton, UT, Michael Cataldo, of Jamison, PA, his 12 nieces, 14 nephews as well as 2 grandnieces, 5 grandnephews and his cherished dog, Jax. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Dr. James B. and Arline Field (nee Popick), his mother-in-law, Joanne E. Marchesani (nee Fisher), and his sister-in-law Maria Cataldo (nee Marchesani) and his three pets, Nittney, Kipper and Lexi.

Please consider a memorial gift to American Cancer Society, or Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Direct contributions in memory of Ryan can be made directly through his EverLoved Memorial page.

A Celebration of Life according to Ryan's wishes is in the works and will be updated via his memorial site at https://everloved.com/life-of/james-field/obituary/ PLEASE subscribe to the EverLoved website to get updates for this service.