Ryan P. Gunnell

November 8, 1975 - January 27, 2021

Ryan P. Gunnell, 45, of Jamestown, N.Y., passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his residence. Ryan was born on November 8, 1975 in Jamestown, N.Y., the son of the late Robert R. Gunnell and Martha (Bradley) Gustafson of Ashville, N.Y. Ryan graduated from Jamestown High School in 1994. He worked for Titan X for 15 years, Cummins Engine and Stone Hill Homes. Ryan was a volunteer at Charlie’s BMX and was known as grill master. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and taking his boat out on Chautauqua Lake. He loved his family, especially his children. He is survived by his mother: Martha (Bradley) Gustafson of Ashville, N.Y., his son: Nolan R. Gunnell of Ashville, N.Y., his daughter: Payton E. Gunnell of Ashville, N.Y.; his grandfather: Paul McKotch; his stepbrother: Barry Gustafson of Great Valley, NY, his stepsister: Sheena Gustafson of Oakland Park, FL., three aunts: Priscilla Sundquist, Elizabeth Sundquist, Bonnie (David) Anderson, three uncles: Richard Sundquist, David (Lisa) Sundquist, Scott (Tami) McKotch and six cousins: Doug (Natasha) Sundquist, Chris Sundquist, Stephan (Tammy) Epperly, Stephanie (Todd) Clagg, Courtney (Andy) Sickles , Sara (Derrick) Adams, Robert Sundquist and Michael Sundquist; his niece: Zaira Gustafson and nephew: Bryce Gustafson. Ryan’s family would like to thank his cousin Doug, for all the time, love and concern he showed towards Ryan. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Paul and Eleanor Sundquist; his paternal grandmother: Carol McKotch; his uncle: Paul D. Sundquist and two cousins: Timothy and Thomas Epperly. A private service will be held by his family. Inurnment will be in Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to Charlie’s BMX, PO Box 74, Mayville, N.Y. 14757. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home Inc., 316 East Fifth Street, Jamestown, N.Y. 14701. To light a candle or to send condolences to Ryan’s family please visit www.presentsixbey funeral.com.