Andrew Moses Ryea Jr.
ST. ALBANS: Andrew Moses Ryea Jr., age 23, passed away suddenly on August 21, 2022. He was born in St. Albans on August 23, 1998 to Andrew and Brenda (Button) Ryea.
Andrew worked for Pike Industries as a mechanic for several years and also for Island Auto Haven, making many friends at both places. He enjoyed motorcycles and working on his project Dodge truck. He loved his family and especially his canine companion, Turbo. He loved to play jokes, spending time with his friends, shooting. He will be remembered as the “Family Counselor” and was known as the backbone of his family. He was always there for his brothers and sister.
He is survived by his parents, Brenda Dane of St. Albans, Andrew Ryea Sr., of St. Albans, grandparents, Mary Button and Jack Button of St. Albans, Charlie and Candy Clair of Sheldon; four siblings, Rosaline Taylor (Matt) of St. Johnsbury, Zackary Ryea, Maxwell Ryea, and Cody Ryea of St. Albans; his nephews, Bow Ryea, Blake Ryea, of St. Albans, Christian Taylor Raiden Taylor of St. Johnsbury; niece Emma Ryea of St. Albans; friends Taylor Pelkey of Plattsburgh, NY, Abby Bourbeau of St. Albans, Jenness Jillson of Isle La Motte, Allen Botala of Grand Isle, and Casey Collins of Williston.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Barbara Ryea, James Ryea, and Frank Wright.
A Remembrance Gathering will be held Monday, August 29th, 2022 at 2 pm in Brady & Levesque Funeral Home. A Time of Reflection will be held on Monday, from 12 pm until the time of the service. Interment will follow at St. Albans Bay Cemetery.
As an alternative to flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Shriners’ Childrens Hospital.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, where fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with his family and friends at: www.bradyandlevesque.com
