Ryan Joseph Louisa

Ryan Joseph Louisa was born on September 7, 1974, in Kansas City, Missouri, and passed away on August 6, 2026. He was the beloved son of Henry A. Louisa, Jr., and Maureen Urner.

Ryan was an amazing baseball player, playing travel baseball in St. Louis and Kansas City. Summer trips were based around the United States, with him playing tournaments from Pennsylvania to as far west as Colorado. When it came time for high school, Ryan played for St. Thomas Aquinas and American Legion Baseball. In college, Ryan played for Cowley County Community College and Washburn University.

Ryan worked in IT work after college, where his career took him to Peru, Mexico, and other South American countries. Ryan enjoyed his work travel and going on vacation with his family. Ryan travelled to Europe, Peru, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. Ryan loved jumping on his motorcycles throughout his life and taking trips to see the open roads of the United States.

A devoted sports fan, Ryan especially loved Oklahoma State Baseball and collecting sports cards of old and new. He was an avid fan of Brantley Gilbert and was always excited to go to his concerts. Ryan had an eye for antiques, art and old rare items like old metal fans, watches, and vintage radios.

Ryan is survived by his loving sons, Gianni (Leah) and Carmine; his mother Maureen; his brother Patrick (Stephanie); and his sons’ mother Sonia Louisa (Randol).

Ryan is resting in Heaven with his father, Henry; his grandparents Henry Sr. and Irene Louisa and Raymond and Dolores Burgin; his great uncle Gene (Tia Marie); his uncle Thomas Burgin; and his aunts Susie Hermann and Jennifer Burgin.