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Ryan Perry Obituary
Ryan Preston Perry
September 3, 1986
December 31, 2023
Ryan Preston Perry departed this world on Dec 31, 2023. He leaves behind his wife (Anna) and daughters Catie (6) and Claire (5). He is also survived by his loving parents, Carmel Perry and Cate Perry, his sister, Alison Perry (Frank Gaughan), and brother, Ian Perry (Jessica Gray), as well as a niece, Nora Jane. He is preceded in death by the millions of Americans who have similarly struggled with and succumbed to opioid addiction.
He was born September 3, 1986 in Colorado Springs and lived in St. Paul, Prescott, and Kansas City before moving home during the Covid epidemic. Ryan had a gift for retaining minutia about sports and popular culture. He loved quoting The Wire, The Sopranos, and all variety of hip-hop lyrics. If called upon, he could list decades of Heisman trophy winners and always had very informed opinions about many topics, ranging from sports to streetwear.
Being a Dad and husband brought out the best in Ryan. He was a great and loving father. The most significant joy in his life was being a husband to Anna and a Dad to Claire and Catie. He loved his mother, who never stopped fighting for him, deeply.
A celebration of Ryan's life will be held in Colorado Springs at Springs Wings, 6504 S. Academy 80906 on Monday, Jan 8 between 3 and 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Never Use Alone hotline at https://prevented.org/take-action/donate/.
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Vicki Applegate
February 14, 2025
A beautiful boy inside and out you couldn´t help but like him the minute you met him, it was that smile and twinkle in his eyes
I Will remember it forever
Love Vicki
Debbie (Smith) Perl
May 3, 2024
Cate, I have a card from the time Ryan passed for you but don't have contact info. I was devastated to hear of his passing and how many people will be affected by his loss, especially you, his devoted mom. You shared so many great stories of all your kids and I enjoyed them all! I am glad I knew Ryan through your eyes. Love to you. Debbie
Chuck Fowler
February 3, 2024
Cate, Carmelo, Alison and Ian-so sad to learn of Ryan´s passing. My heart and prayers are with you all.
Sean Forrest
January 8, 2024
To Ryan´s wife, children, and parents, I am so, so sorry. This breaks my heart to read about and shocks me. Ryan often looked out for me in junior high and high school, and always offered kind words whenever we´d have the pleasure of running into each other in the years after. He is missed dearly by so many.
Bill and Lori Lang
January 7, 2024
Cate and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your son. We pray for your strength, comfort and peace. ~ Bill and Lori Lang and Jen Lang Bustillos
Vicki Applegate
January 7, 2024
He was the cutiest little boy a handsome young man a smile that made you smile
He will always hold a special place in my heart until we meet again Rest In Peace my sweet friend
Molly Dougan
January 5, 2024
Dearest Cate. My love & prayers are with you & your family. Always here for you.
Andi Chernushin
January 5, 2024
Carmel, I am so deeply saddened by the loss of your son to such a tragic way. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Makenzie Mullin
January 4, 2024
My favorite cousin. My closest cousin. You were a brother I never had. You always left me with a smile and a huge hug. You were my brother I never had.
I love you Ry!
Ginny James
January 4, 2024
Cate and Mel, so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Sending love to you and all the family. Ginny James
Mimi Mayer
January 3, 2024
Anna, my entire heart goes out to you! Many tears shed!
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