James Anthony Young, 86, of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on May, 10th, 2013 in Long Beach, California.
Visitation will be held at Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell Mortuary on Thursday, May 16, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral service will be held at St Cornelius Catholic Church, 5500 E Wardlow Rd., Long Beach on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Pat Sheary, S.J. of St. Cornelius Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be at Riverside National Cemetery.
Jim was born in Sandusky, Ohio to Theodore Carl Young and Mary Catherine Fox-Young on June 6th, 1926. He went to high school at Margaretta High School and graduated in 1944. Jim served in the United States Navy from April 1944 to July 1946, seaman Second Class. He went on to earn a degree in electrical engineering from Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana graduating in 1950. Jim worked as an electrical engineer in a civilian capacity for the United States Navy in Bremerton, Washington and Long Beach, California, retiring after 30 years. He was involved in Boy Scouts of America, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Saint Cornelius Catholic Church, and NARFE. He enjoyed gardening, photography, travel, computers, brain games, reading, and sports. He received numerous awards and honors from the Navy during his long tenure.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, Alton, Norman, Thomas, and Theodore , and a son, Charles Leonard.
Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Ann, a sister, Millie, a brother, Raymond, 7 children, Michael, James Jr., Robert, Elizabeth, John, Paul, and Patricia, 26 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to everyone that assisted Jim in his final illness.
Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell Mortuary (562) 425-6401.
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May 18, 2013
gary and patty
May 15, 2013
Dear Mary Ann and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Uncle Jim will be missed. God bless you all.
Markie and Jim
May 15, 2013
Jodie Ocampo
Dear Mary Ann & Family,
So sorry for you loss. May you find comfort in knowing that he is Resting In Peace now. Your own guardian angel.
May 14, 2013
Karen and John Rogers
Aunt Mary Ann and Family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Jim. May God comfort you in your sorrow.
May 14, 2013
Sharon Pine Nemitz
May 14, 2013
Sharon Pine-Nemitz
What a life he had! My thoughts and prayers to all. Such memories from growing up across the street from the family. Always in my thoughts.
May 14, 2013
Aunt Mary Ann and family: I am very sorry to hear about Uncle Jim. What a great uncle he was! I'll always hold a special place in my heart for him. God keep you and comfort you in your sorrow.
Steve Young
May 14, 2013
Our prayers and sympathy are with the family in your hour of grief. Jim will always be in our prayers and we will always have him in our memories.
Don & Flo Young
May 14, 2013
Kathy Olszewski
So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of playing at your house on Charlemange! God bless.
May 14, 2013
Pauline Young
Good by and God Bless to the Best Brother-in-law one could have. Will keep the family in my prayers. Love you all. Pauline.
May 14, 2013
Jen,John & Ryan Martin
Our condolences and prayers for the family.
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