Ryan Christopher Pope, 37, was born on September 7, 1985, in Pittsfield. MA.
He studied entrepreneurial ship and business at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, MA and online. In his youth, Ryan played soccer, baseball, basketball, and school sports. He was active in Boy Scouts, and youth group missions. Ryan taught snowboarding at local ski areas. As an adult, he played hockey and practiced mixed martial arts, with a special interest in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Ryan was an inventor and entrepreneur owning several small businesses including an ice cream and vintage shop. Ryan also worked with his brother Ethan trucking assets and traveled to all 48 contiguous states.
Ryan was passionate about his interests, an avid reader, collector of coins, memorabilia, and antiques. He enjoyed VR gaming establishing friendships all over the country. Ryan loved nature, animals, friends and especially family and dog, Tobi.
Ryan is remembered for the life he lived and the lives he gave with organ donation. His presence is deeply missed.
Love, Mom, Dad, Bob, Evan, and Ethan.
