Jonathan Ryan Landes of Stony Point, NY, 27 years old, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2020. He was born on May 10, 1993 to Suzanne and Gary Landes. Johnny leaves behind loving parents Suzy and Gary and siblings Chris, Colee, Tommy, Katie, and family dog Bandit. He is also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins, Oma, and friends who were like brothers. Johnny enjoyed all things nature – hiking, gardening, climbing, foraging – simply being among the trees and stars and feeling the power and energy of the universe. Adventure defined Johnny and he was always seeking new experiences that expanded his beautiful mind. Johnny made everything seem effortless, from the way he dribbled a soccer ball to learning to play the piano on his own. Johnny is survived by many friends, a testament to his loving spirit, his happy-go-lucky nature, and his acceptance of all. Johnny believed wholeheartedly in the power of knowledge and lived by the simple truth that if you could change your mind, you could change the world. He will be remembered for always changing minds.
Family will receive friends on Thursday and Friday from 4-8 PM at Higgins Funeral Home in Stony Point, NY. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, 10:30 AM, at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church, Garneville, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Honeybee Conservancy, 1732 1st Ave #28748 New York, NY 10128, the National Parks Conservation Association, 777 6th Street NW Suite 700 Washington DC 20001-3723, or the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 4301 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22203.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18