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Robert DeLena

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Robert DeLena was raised in Revere, Massachusetts, and is a graduate of The Governor’s Academy, Trinity College, and Northeastern University School of Law. He lives in Sudbury, MA, with his wife, Mary Beth, and his daughter, Abigail.

In 2023, Rob and his son Ryan published Without Restraint (Falcon Press) chronicling Ryan's journey through several therapeutic schools after a diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and how an impromptu ski day changed their lives.

In 2025, Rob and Ryan collaborated with The Marcs Studios on a documentary called NINETY ONE about Ryan's quest to ski all 91 backcountry runs in the Presidential Mountain Range.

Skiing to Success: Ryan Delena's Story
Dec. 12, 2025

Skiing to Success: Ryan Delena's Story

Send us a text Show Notes In this episode of the ABC's of Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes Robert C. Delena to discuss the transformative journey of his son, Ryan. The conversation delves into the challenges Ryan faced in therapeutic schools, the impact of skiing on his…