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John Young Obituary

John Albert Young, 67, of Syracuse, departed this life Thursday at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center.

He was a United States Army veteran, honorably serving his country for 26 years serving in MOS as recruiter in Mattydale and photo journalist at the Pentagon. He served in Korea, Russia and Germany.

He is survived by his wife, Tonette V. Young of Syracuse; his mother, Alberta Young of Syracuse; three children, Trebbe Shaw (Dwayne) of Atlanta, GA, twin sons, Jamal Young of Rochester, NY and Jafir Young (Mercedes) of Los Angeles, CA; five grandchildren; a host of loving in-laws; one aunt, Cleo Neal of Buffalo, NY; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including a very dear friend, Alonzo Senior.

Calling hours will be Saturday 10 a.m. to noon at Bethany Baptist Church, 149 Beattie St., with funeral services to follow at noon. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.


Date of Death: February 27, 2014



Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Mar. 4 to Mar. 6, 2014.
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John if we could turn back time, glad I could see you and alonzo at the reunion, my prayers are with you and family, yourbrother from CT, James C Rice jr.

james rice

April 11, 2014

To the family of John Young,

I am saddened to learn of the untimely death of my friend John. I pray that fond memories of a life well lived will warm your hearts in this time of sorrow.

Andrew (Andy) Galloway

April 3, 2014

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family at this difficult time.

Frederick Adams

March 27, 2014

To my dear Peaches and family---Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. With love, From our sharing years at Hall & McChesney.

Mary Ten Eyck

March 11, 2014

Thank you for being the best friend I could ever have in my life. I will surly miss you dearly.

Andre Young

March 8, 2014

To my buddy and best friend, I am truly going to miss your wonderful smile, your tender charm and heartfelt sincerity. You are truly blessed by God and you were the best friend that God has brought into my life. I will truly miss you, my brother. Love Always, Andre Young

March 8, 2014

My sympathy to the family. I will remember the memorial day picnics and the New Years day dinners! Keeping you in my prayers.

Jacqueline Ray Patterson

March 7, 2014

A SINCERE SYMPATHY TO MRS. YOUNG & FAMILY. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT AND INTERNAL PEACE WITH THE MASTER.

PATRICIA MATHEWS -LIGON& FAMILY

March 7, 2014

To the Young family and friends...I will always have great memories of times growing up with John in Syracuse...I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts

Rick Page

March 7, 2014

Oh Jacqui! I am SO sorry. I remember Ron fondly and can hardly believe it. I will hold you and your family in prayer.

Marlea

March 6, 2014

Dear Jafir and Jamal,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. May your memories of his love sustain you now.

Mary Ellen Andrews

March 6, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

LINDA & BRENDA JONES & FAMILY

March 6, 2014

John will surely be missed. He was truly a warm hearted soul. I never saw him without a smile. May God continue to Bless his loved ones.
With Sincere Sympathy
Janice C.-Spencer

Janice Cooper-Spencer

March 6, 2014

Jamal, Jafir and Trebbe:

My deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Christabel Osei-Bobie Sheldon

March 6, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Arnetta&Debra Lee,Momant

March 6, 2014

You have lost someone very special, someone who touched many hearts and those hearts will touch many more. And in that way your loved one will always remain a part of you,a part of everything With Sincere Sympathy

James Bass

March 6, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kim Morris & Family

March 6, 2014

So sorry to hear that John has passed my prayers to the family

Deborah Willis

March 6, 2014

My prayers are with you and your love ones May God continue to comfort you all Do accept my sincerest sympathy Jamal

March 6, 2014

shondale mable

March 6, 2014

Arethea Brown and Family

March 5, 2014

Trebbe, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort and your faith bring you peace.

Kathy Surma

March 5, 2014

Jafir and Jamal
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Please accept my sincerest sympathy.

Dianne Phipps

March 5, 2014

Dear Jamal and Jafir:
My condolences to you both and to your families for the loss of your Dad. He's gone home to the arms of our Heavenly Father. May you know that you are comforted and cared for by him and God.

Alejandra Pavisich

March 5, 2014

John, thank you for always being supportive of the Dunbar Auxiliary, thank you for being my friend since high school, you will be really MISSED. When you get to heaven ' SHOW THEM WHAT YOUR WORKING WITH' Love You.

Sheila Newport-Jenkins

March 5, 2014

Your family is in my prayers & thoughts. May God comfort & give you peace in your sorrows today and the days to come.

DVonne Bowman

March 5, 2014

Jamal and Jafir,

My prayers are with you during this time. He is resting now and at peace.

Sharese Bowen Battle

March 5, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Debbie Murray

March 5, 2014

Connie Branch

March 5, 2014

John Was a great person and I knew him when He was working in 1209th in mattydale what a loss Joe Beckley

March 4, 2014

I aws so sorry to hear about your lose my prayers are with you at this time of sadness.May god watch over your family at this sad time.

maurice hoston

March 4, 2014

May our Father in Heaven give the family strength during this trying time. Remember that "God is greater than our hearts". (1John 3:20) NWT (2013)

Carolyn Lovejoy

March 4, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Alvin & Carm Branch

March 4, 2014

John, you will be miss
I will keep you mother in my prayers

Grady Clark

March 4, 2014

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