Ryan J Pelikan Passed away at home from cancer at the age of 43 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He had his wife by his side, and was surrounded by his children and family.

Ryan was born in Woodbury, New Jersey and grew up in Clayton New Jersey. Ryan lived in Hammonton with his wife and children. He worked at Walker Diving Underwater construction in Waterford, New Jersey where he was a maintenance administrator, Ryan loved his job, co-works, and employer.

Ryan is survived by his loving wife Alice Pelikan (nee Gunzenhauser), his children Madison Pelikan, Allie and Dakoda Unkefer, Frankie, Ryann, and Beau Pelikan. His mother Laura Ramsey, Brother Bruce and wife Joyce Fisher, Sister Cheri and husband David Lopez, niece Shaelynn and husband Brain Filippone, nephew Tyler Lopez, and niece Alena Lopez. Favorite cousins Larissa Armstrong and her two daughters Emma and Evelyn Compotaro. He was also survived by many other family and friends who he loved.

Ryan loved being a father more then anything, he loved to ride quads with his son, daughters and little cousins. Ryan loved going fishing in LBI at the home of two people who are his biggest supporters who held a special place in his heart Diane and Bill Moller who are also the god parents to his daughter Ryann Pelikan. Ryan worked very hard to make changes in his life and to become the amazing man he was today. He was full or life, laughter, and love, any one who knew Ryan instantly loved and respected him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Saturday May 2, 2026 from 9:00-11:00am, a Celebration of Life Service will the begin at 11:00am at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. Third St. Hammonton, NJ 08037.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial donation to his family at: https://gofund.me/aaefc2d47