AMHERST, Ryan Christopher Gamble, age 31, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 of an asthma attack.  Born in Northampton, MA on Jan. 21, 1982 he was the son of Mary Lou Madigan and Henry Gamble.  Originally from Amherst he attended Amherst Public Schools at a young age and then graduated with his High School Diploma from BelchertownHigh School. 

Ryan leaves behind two children, Madison Pearl Gamble and DaSean Donovan Gamble.  Ryan also leaves behind 15 brothers and sisters Todd Palmisano and his wife Ansley Palmisano of Belchertown, Brandi Gamble-Lucas and her husband Sonny Lucas of Springfield, Brandon Gamble, Adam Gamble, Danny Rodriguez and Mandi Hawkins of Belchertown, Valerie Gamble, Daryl Gamble, Keith Gamble, and Kim Gamble  of Holyoke, Kevin Gamble and his wife Linda Gamble of Colorodo, Ava Ward and her husband Jim Ward of Springfield, Shelda Lavalle and her husband Carl Lavalle of Holyoke, Kim Burell of Pennsylvania and Sherri Oconnor and her husband.

He leaves behind a very special niece and nephew Sierra Gamble and Tawreak Gamble Eddington, as well as several other nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends that he loved.

Ryan was employed at the Spokes in Amherst as a bouncer and he also worked construction on the side.  Ryan was also certified as a Welder.  He enjoyed being around his two beautiful children and loved them with everything he had.  Ryan had been a volunteer at the ROCA program in Springfield where he mentored young youth.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, Dec. 2, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Hadley. Calling hours will be Sunday, Dec. 1, from 3 – 6 p.m. at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com.

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