Ryan P. Kaylor, 28, of Holmdel, passed away Sept. 25, 2025, in Holmdel.
Ryan was born Oct. 29, 1996, in West Palm Beach, Florida, and raised in Holmdel. He graduated from Holmdel High School in 2015 and was attending Brookdale Community College to earn his associate’s degree in networking.
Ryan played lacrosse in high school and all the recreational sports in town. He loved Disney World, especially the Muppets and Kermit the Frog. He loved all music, ranging from the 1960s through the 2000s, and loved the movie theater. He loved trips down to Stone Harbor and he loved visiting his family on the farm in Ohio.
Ryan was predeceased by his mother, Sara Kaylor.
Ryan is survived by his father, Peter Kaylor; his aunts and uncles, Thomas Kaylor, Matthew Kaylor, Robert Kaylor, Susan White, Lorraine Seredvick, Tracey Riehl and Harry Ruetschlin; many loving cousins; and his close friend Greg Kava, who provided comfort and support when times were difficult.
Visitation was Oct. 3 at the Holmdel Funeral Home, Holmdel. A Mass of Christian burial was offered Oct. 4 at St. Benedict’s Church, Holmdel. An entombment followed at Holmdel Cemetery Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in Ryan’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org/donate.
The article originally appeared in the October 9 – 15, 2025 print edition of The Two River Times.
