Obituary

RYAN W. VERETTO
1978-2014

Ryan W. Veretto, beloved father, son, brother and friend went to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 27th, 2014, at the young age of 36 years old in Peoria, Arizona. Ryan was born on February 3rd, 1978 in Roswell, New Mexico. Ryan and his family moved to Arizona when he was 6 years old and was a longtime resident of the Phoenix area and spent most of his life living in Glendale and Litchfield Park. Ryan spent most of his childhood playing sports, watching wrestling, and watching over his two little brothers, occasionally making them practice wrestling moves for his own entertainment. Ryan graduated from Independence High School in 1996 and developed an outstanding work ethic that became legendary to those around him later on in his life. Ryan went on to marry Lisa Sanchez in 2001 and had two children, Mariah and Isaiah. Ryan later divorced before marrying Marissa Munoz in 2009 and had another child, Jordan as well as gained a stepson Kaden. He and Marissa later divorced. Ryan was most known for his love of football, being a longtime dedicated fan of the Arizona Cardinals, and watching WWE, especially Shawn Michaels and Rick Flair. Ryan loved being with his children and enjoying every precious moment he had with them. Ryan was known to have a sarcastic and clever sense of humor and being such a presence in every room he walked in. Ryan made such a positive impact on his family and friends, always making those around him laugh and smile.  Ryan was employed by Acura of Peoria at the time of his death, a job he enjoyed and people he loved working around. He has received numerous unprecedented awards and certificates in his position as Service Advisor. Previous to that Ryan worked at Fry’s Food Stores for over 15 years and was the youngest employee ever promoted to store manager.  Ryan is survived by his three children, Mariah, Isaiah, and Jordan; by his mother and father Carina and Vernon Koshinski: his siblings Jeremiah Koshinski, Seth Koshinski, Jon-Shane Koshinski, and Shilo Thompson; sister-in-law Marcy Koshinski: maternal grandmother Irene Foster, step-grandfather Roger Stokes, his uncles and aunts John and Randa Skipworth, Ailbe and Cynthia Skipworth, Rusty and Heather Skipworth, Wayne and Vonn Koshinski, Bill and Kathy Lowe; his nephews Taylor, Micah, Kenneth, Nathan and Caleb; and niece Annabel; along with many beloved cousins and friends. Ryan accepted Christ into his heart at a young age and over the years looked to the Lord for strength.  We will see Ryan again one day in heaven and what a joyous time that will be. Celebration of Life services will be held on December 9th, 2014, at 10:00am at the Desert Springs Community Church located at 14440 West Indian School Road, Goodyear. Flowers can be sent to the Thompson Funeral Chapel located at 926 South Litchfield Road, Goodyear or in lieu of flowers a donation in Ryan’s name to The American Heart Association is appreciated.