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Ryan Joseph Keener

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Ryan Keener Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 19, 2013.

BM3 Ryan Joseph Keener, 21, of Franklin Twp., NJ, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Ryan was serving Active Duty for the United States Navy stationed on the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71 in Newport News, VA. Ryan was a 2010 Delsea Regional High Graduate. Ryan enjoyed life to the fullest. He had a passion for music and an unconditional love for his family. He will be remembered for his spirit and contagious smile. Beloved son of Edward and Veronica Keener (Truster). Loving grandson of Joanne and the late Jerry Truster, Penelope Grady and the late Robert Keener. Dear brother of Danette V Keener and Edward R Keener. He will be painfully missed. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the BELL-HENNESSY FUNERAL HOME, 420 S. Main St., Williamstown. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 PM followed by Military Honors. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to be made to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850-5168. Please include Printable Donation Form @ www.fisherhouse.org/donate/ Condolences and memories may be shared online @ www.bell-hennessy.com.

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March 23, 2013

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Jim & Patty Deschler

March 23, 2013

Thinking of you all....there are no words...tears just filled my eyes can't even imagine your pain. Lot of love ,Jim & Patty Deschler

Patty Dugger Snyder

March 23, 2013

Eddie, Ronnie, Danette and Eddie: Prayers of strength and comfort to you and all Ryan's loved ones during this most difficult time. Love and hugs from Aunt Cack and your WV family.

Carolyn White

March 23, 2013

So sorry for your pain. Love & prayers. Carolyn Starr White, Greg White & family.

Colomba D'Agostino-winkler

March 23, 2013

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all, God Bless. Chrissy D'Agostino-Winkler

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Pete & Linda Lerza

March 22, 2013

Ronnie, Ed, and family, We are deeply heartbroken over your loss. May God Bless and comfort you in your time of grief. love Pete and Linda <3

Gina Bowles

March 23, 2013

Eddie and Ronnie, I cannot imagine the pain that you and the rest of the family is going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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