Eugene A. Young, age 76, of Mystic, formerly of New London, died Wednesday at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Old Mystic on April 9, 1936 the son of Robert A. and Eva (Hall) Young. Raised in Stonington, he attended local schools. A former resident of New London, he was employed as a custodian for the Waterford Board of Education before retiring.
He was married to Patricia A. Owens Young on February 28, 1981. She died April 5, 1995.
Mr. Young is survived by his children Sandra (Roy) Gray of Mystic, Eugene Jr. (Debby) of TN, Brian Young (Betty Krajewski) of North Stonington, Dawn Fritscher of Pawcatuck, Regina (Rob) Ross of Groton, Shayne (Jennifer) Young of Norwich; stepdaughters, Debbie (Jerry) Shriner and Becky MacLellan; two sisters, Arita Taylor and Rowena Bliven; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Malcolm, Charles, Herbert Young, Barbara Niquette, Beatrix Williamson, Clara Lavin, iola Babcock, and Leona Rix.
His family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Tuesday from 9am-10am. A Graveside Service will immediately follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic with The rev. Mark Porizky officiating.
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