Alexander Joseph Young, 11, of Whitman, passed away on Saturday, April 12th, surrounded by his loving family.
Alex was born on December 27, 2013, the beloved son of Eric Young and the late Kimberly Hood.
He was a proud member of Boy Scout Troop 22 in Whitman, played in the Whitman Little League, and was part of a youth bowling league at Timber Lanes in Abington. Alex loved camping and traveling with his family. He had a deep fascination with trains and high-end cars. One of his most cherished memories was his Make-A-Wish trip to New York City on Amtrak, he especially enjoyed his trip to North Carolina where he had the thrill of riding in his Uncle Charlie's Porsche 911. Alex left an everlasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Alexander is survived by his devoted father, Eric Young of Whitman; his grandparents, Kathleen and Donald Young of Whitman, and Patricia and Joseph Hood of Carver. He is also survived by his Aunt Victoria (Hood) Tibbetts and her husband Jason of Hanson, and his Uncle Joseph Hood and his wife Kathleen of Plymouth. Alex is lovingly remembered by his cousins, Bella and Lucas, as well as his extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his mother, Kimberly Hood.
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours for Alexander on Wednesday, April 16th, from 4:00–7:00 PM at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 at the rotary) in Whitman. A funeral procession will depart from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel on Thursday, April 17th at 9:45 AM, followed by a prayer service at 10:30 AM at Holy Ghost Church in Whitman. Burial will take place at Blue Hills Cemetery, 700 West Street, Braintree.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Team Siena, where Alex was honored as their Pedal Partner for the Pan-Mass Challenge. The PMC donates 100% of every rider-raised dollar to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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