Community Invited to Line Procession Route for Fallen North Royalton Firefighter Ryan Milligan

Funeral arrangements and a procession route have been announced for North Royalton firefighter Ryan Chester Milligan, 36. He died in the line of duty on November 2 while fighting a house fire in Broadview Heights. Busch Funeral and Crematory Services released the details Friday. Community members are encouraged to line the procession route Monday to support his family, his fellow firefighters and the wider fire service community. A Career Spent Serving Northeast Ohio Milligan was born October 1, 1990. He worked as a firefighter and paramedic, serving with the Newburgh, Northfield, Seven Hills and North Royalton fire departments. Over the past decade, he became a respected member of the local fire service community. According to the funeral home, he was known for his courage, leadership, strong work ethic and sense of humor. Above all, he was a devoted husband and father. He leaves behind his wife, Laura, and their two young children, Ryleigh Ann and Chester James. Also surviving him are his parents, siblings, extended family and many friends and colleagues. Visitation and Funeral Service Visitation will be held Sunday, November 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Grace Church in Middleburg Heights. A funeral service is scheduled for Monday, November 9, at 11 a.m. at Grace Church. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Funeral Procession Route The procession leaves Busch Funeral and Crematory Services, 7501 Ridge Road in Parma, at about 9 a.m. Monday. It will travel this route to the church: South on Ridge Road to Route 82 in North Royalton West on Route 82, passing the North Royalton Fire Station West on Route 82 to York Road North on York Road, passing the second North Royalton fire station West on Sprague Road Right onto Pearl Road, continuing to Grace Church in Middleburg Heights After the service, the procession will head to the cemetery: Right onto Pearl Road, continuing to West 130th Street North on West 130th Street to Brookpark Road West on Brookpark Road to Holy Cross Cemetery How the Community Can Show Support Residents are invited to stand along any part of the route as the procession passes. Organizers say a presence along the roads will show gratitude and respect to everyone mourning his loss. Drivers should expect delays along Ridge Road, Route 82, York Road, Sprague Road, Pearl Road, West 130th Street and Brookpark Road Monday morning and early afternoon. The church will livestream the funeral service. Whether that stream will be made public is still being discussed with the family. More details will be shared if access is approved. Media members are asked to stay outside Grace Church during the service. For more information, contact Bob Solich, location manager at Busch Funeral and Crematory Services, at 216-956-4648 or rsolich@buschcares.com . The online obituary is available at buschcares.com . Frequently Asked Questions When is the funeral for North Royalton firefighter Ryan Milligan? The funeral service is Monday, November 9, at 11 a.m. at Grace Church in Middleburg Heights. When and where is visitation for Ryan Milligan? Visitation is Sunday, November 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Grace Church in Middleburg Heights. What time does the funeral procession start? The procession leaves Busch Funeral and Crematory Services at 7501 Ridge Road in Parma at about 9 a.m. Monday. Where can people line the procession route? Residents can stand along Ridge Road, Route 82, York Road, Sprague Road and Pearl Road on the way to the church. After the service, the route follows Pearl Road, West 130th Street and Brookpark Road to Holy Cross Cemetery. Which fire departments did Ryan Milligan serve with? He served with the Newburgh, Northfield, Seven Hills and North Royalton fire departments as a firefighter and paramedic.