Alfred "Big Al" Young

Alfred "Big Al" Young obituary, Medford, MA

Alfred "Big Al" Young

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Alfred Young Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Weir Mac Cuish Family Funeral Home on Mar. 3, 2026.
Alfred D. Young (Known to many as Big Al or The Colonel) of Medford passed away surrounded by family February 28th 2026. He was the son of Alfred and Dorothy (Benett) Young. Born and raised in Malden Mass Alfred was the beloved husband of the late Irene (Bushee) Young and devoted father of Deborah, Dennis, Steven, Paul, David and Laurie.

Alfred dedicated many years to his career working as a salesperson and accountant for Moynihan Lumber. Outside of work he was an avid New England sports fan, especially Baseball. He loved his annual trips to Cooperstown with his friends and weekends at his house in NH. He spent his spare time woodworking and carpentry around the house. His greatest joy was spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Attending their sports activities and he loved his lunch dates at Laurie's 909.

Alfred is survived by his children Deborah Young of Medford, Dennis Young of North Reading, Steven Young of Northwood NH, Paul Young of Lynnfield, David Young and his wife Kari of North Reading and Laurie Young of Wakefield. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Danielle, Jill, Amber, Steven, Dennis, Alicia, Matthew, Meghan and Gia, Great Grandchildren Tessa, Violet, Felicity, Ava, Steven and Caiden. Alfred is also survived by his sister Sandy Dortona of Salem NH along with many friends and family members.

Visitation for Alfred will be held on Thursday March 5th 2026, at the Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden from 4-8 PM. A Mass will be held Friday March 6th at St. Joseph's Church in Malden at 12pm followed by interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody.

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Max Oehme

March 5, 2026

Al I´ll never forget our talks in the shop about baseball teddy ballgame you lived a good life you were a great man I loved you so much you were like a grandfather to me thanks for everything buddy

John Cronin

March 4, 2026

Our condolences to Al´s family. To know Al was to be part of his family. He always had a kind word and joke to make my day. Al loved this family and his work family as well. I looked forward to seeing him in the lumberyard. My thoughts are with you all, but I´m pretty sure Al was thinking of spring training and what the Sox would accomplish this season. Rest in peace Al

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