OBITUARY: Ryan C. Shoop of Hillsdale

Ryan C. Shoop, 20, of Hillsdale, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. Ryan is survived by his loving parents Richard and Jacqueline (nee Bell); his brother Austin and his beloved dog Wallace; his grandmother Sally A Bell, his aunts and uncles Charles and Barbara Shoop, Lorraine and Brian Doonan, and John and Deanna Bell; as well as many cousins and friends. 

He is predeceased by his grandparents Charles and Lorraine Shoop, his grandfather John Bell, as well as his aunt Mary Barone and uncle Chris Bell, and cousins Richard and Kevin Shoop. 

Ryan was a full-time junior at Clemson University, working toward a degree in business. He loved fishing, Lake George, and all animals—especially dogs. 

There was no better friend than Ryan Shoop. He had such a beautiful smile. 

The family received guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, on  Nov. 6. A Mass celebrating Ryan’s life and faith were held at St. John The Baptist R.C. Church in Hillsdale on Nov. 7 with private cremation following. 

Memorial contributions can be made in Ryan’s name to the Ramapo Bergen Animal Rescue (RBARI) at 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436.