Ryan A. Rodriguez

Ryan A. Rodriguez, 42, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Born on May 14, 1981, he was the son of Angel Rodriguez and Gaye D. (McGraw) Rego.

Ryan had a passion for being outdoors, especially kayaking, hiking, fishing and riding his dirt bike and motorcycle. He was an amazing artist, often spending much of his time creating sculptures and drawing. He was a journeyman for the IBEW 375. His love for his family, especially his nieces and nephews, and his great sense of humor will be deeply missed by those who loved him.

He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Gaye D. Rego and her husband, Ronald; father, Angel Rodriguez and his wife, Lourdes; brothers, Jeremy Rodriguez, Ronald Rego, Jr., Garrett Rego and Dustin Rego and his wife, Corinne; grandfather, Charles McGraw, Sr.; uncles, Charles McGraw, Jr., Edward Rodriguez, Ernest Rodriguez and Erickson Rodriguez; aunts, Mary Ann Rodriguez and June Ann Ashmar and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Shirley M. McGraw, Angel L. Rodriguez and Ada E. Rodriguez.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A memorial service will follow at 12 p.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Hope Center, 429 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.

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