By Megan GuzaOriginal Source: triblive.com

Ryan Lacellotti's family made it a point not to talk about his addiction while he was alive.

When he died, they put aside the shame and stigma, and they told the world.

"Ryan was an avid sports fan, especially with his beloved Penguins and enjoyed skiing," his parents wrote in his obituary. "Sadly, he struggled with heroin addiction for the past three years. God has now released Ryan from his pain."

Ryan was born in Lancaster, and he and his family moved to the North Hills when he was a toddler. He loved electronics, computers and technology.

His addiction began three years ago.

"That's when our nightmare began," Mark Lancellotti, Ryan's father, said.

His obituary appeared Aug. 10, two days...click here to continue reading