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Class of 2004's RYAN M. SHERWOOD
AGE: 24 SOMERSET
Ryan M. Sherwood died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at his home. He was 24. Ryan was born in New Brunswick and was a lifetime resident of Somerset. He was a Ship Turbo Mechanic for ABB in North Brunswick. "Sherwood" was a loyal friend to many, an avid car enthusiast and had a great devotion to animals. "Rye" was also devoted to bettering mankind through his volunteering. He was a previous member of the Millstone Volunteer Fire Department, and spent many months volunteering after Hurricane Katrina ravished the South.
He is survived by his
parents, Jeff and Penny Sherwood of Somerset; his twin brother, Tim; his
sisters, Meaghan and MaryKate Sherwood, all of Somerset and his dog Nine.
Services will be Tuesday 10:00 AM from the Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset followed by a 10:30 AM funeral mass at Saint Matthias RC Church in Somerset. Interment will follow at Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Franklin Township. Visitation will be Sunday from 4: 00 PM to 7:00 PM and Monday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Plainfield Area Humane Society, 75 Rock Ave., Plainfield, NJ 07063.