Ry N. Moon-Gitlis

Ry Moon-Gitlis (Michael Seraphim)
Ry N. Moon-Gitlis, age 40, died on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by family. He was born April 6, 1982 in Marietta Valley, Wisconsin.
The son of Kim Gitlis and Jude Moon, Ry was a joyful companion to family, friends, caregivers, teachers, hospital workers, bus drivers and all who knew him, even while suffering through lifelong medical adversities. He was exuberant in extending joy to everyone he knew and met with a ready smile and hugs for all. A lover and avid collector of hats, movies, tractors, toy cars, icons and photos of loved ones. He was a vivid representation of goodness, faith, hope and love. He truly lived a life full of happiness. He was a member of the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church since its inception, a lover of the sacraments, saints, holy people and especially of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Mother the Ever-Virgin Mary.

He is survived by his father Kim Gitlis, mother Jude Moon (Michelle Ballance), brother Dyami Moon, sisters Jessica (Lee) Nocon and Danica (Tom) Linnemann. Also by his extended family, uncles Robert Gitlis and Father Simeon Gitlis, nephews and nieces Lee, Kelsey, Isaac and Nora. As well as special friends Robee Becker and family, Kate Howe and family and Father Anthony. He was lovingly cared for through the years by caretakers: Mary Ann O'Donnell and family, Mary Ellen Tredinnick and family, Nina Vereschagin and family, Ryan Carlin, Sherry, Vivian, Charity, Candace, Joy, Jimbeau and several others.

Services were held on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church with the Reverend Father Thomas Kulp presiding. Ry was laid to rest on family land immediately following the service. A special thank you to The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel for assisting the family through this difficult time. Those wishing to send cards can send them to Kim Gitlis 25244 Pilgrims Way, Boscobel, Wisconsin 53805. Those wishing to donate to a memorial fund, can do so at https://gofund.me/6d90fee6.

He was a light of mercy and love to all who knew him and is still quite present to all who remember him with love.
 

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