Preceded in death by grandparents, Richard Russmann, James McNeil, Natalie McNeil and Bridgette Crow. He is survived by his parents, Deacon Timothyand Laurie McNeil; siblings, Amanda McNeil, Connor McNeil, Shane McNeil Haylea McNeil; grandmother, Jerry Russmann; nephews, Mason Jones, Jonas Froschheiser; niece, Tiffany Crow; special friend, Becki Moore; Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Ryan "Cricket" had many likes: Nature and the outdoors, politics, animals, traveling, stuffed animals, especially possums, family, being and uncle, memes, sweets and snacks, cars and fashion. He had the following characteristics, Creative and abstract thinking, he was wise beyond his years, intelligent, had the biggest heart, was kind and loving. We will miss him more than we will ever be able to put into words. Enjoy retirement, Ryan. The family will receive friends beginning Friday January 15th at 4pm at St. Bernard Catholic Church with a WAKE SERVICE at 7pm. A MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be held Saturday January 16th at 10am at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to St. Bernard Catholic Church or Fontenelle Forest. To view the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday January 16th at 10am, go to the following link: https://boxcast.tv/view/ryan-james-cricket-neil-wqexyemgt7k9ymnboent John A. Gentleman Mortuaries and Crematory 1010 North 72 Street Omaha, NE. 68114 402-391-1664 www.johnagentleman.com