Ryan Patrick Martin of Shrewsbury passed away suddenly Sept. 28, 2021. He was born in Red Bank and resided in Shrewsbury for most of his life. Ryan was a graduate of Shrewsbury Borough School, Red Bank Regional High School and St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ryan was employed as Director of Recruiting for Fusion Recruiting Labs in Middletown. Prior to that Ryan acquired his Series 7 and 66 licenses and was a financial planner for Merrill Lynch in Baltimore, Maryland.
Ryan leaves behind his parents, Kenneth and Cathy Martin of Shrewsbury; his sister Katelyn Moliver and brother-in-law Harrison Moliver of Atlantic Highlands; his sister Kelly Martin and future brother-in-law Austin Dam of Neptune City; and his younger brother Corey Martin, also of Shrewsbury; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his longtime girlfriend Sharon Zitzman.
Ryan was a great student athlete throughout his youth. He played competitive travel soccer for The Peninsula Eagles premier soccer team and later with Matchfit Academy. He played competitive travel baseball and basketball throughout his youth as well and later earned nine varsity letters at Red Bank Regional High School in three sports.
Ryan truly enjoyed being with his extended family for the many holidays and celebrations over the years. He was a big fan of the New York Yankees and New York Jets. He always wore No. 2 for his favorite player, Derek Jeter. He enjoyed most being with Sharon and her daughter Grace. He will be truly missed by his friends, cousins, aunts, uncles and his immediate family.
The family held a private funeral for Ryan and he was entombed at Holmdel Cemetery and Mausoleum in Holmdel. Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank, has been trusted with the arrangements.
The article originally appeared in the October 28 – November 3, 2021 print edition of The Two River Times.
