Paul Young Jr.

It is with great sadness we announce the loss of Paul Young Jr. on October 6, 2024, at the age of 60. Paul was born on May 5, 1964, in Wilmington, Delaware to Cathy and Paul Young. His father was in the Navy, and he grew up traveling with his mother and siblings. Moving to Delaware when he was in the 8th grade, he attended Cobbs/ Gauger Middle School where he first met his wife, Cheryl. They both attended Glasgow High School and married in June 1984. Paul started working at a young age in fast food and retail. He then spent his career in the transportation and logistics industry. He worked at M&G convoy in transportation and 25+ years at Ryder in logistics. Paul enjoyed golfing and scuba diving. He enjoyed vacationing with his family, taking camping trips to Kerr Lake, VA, and Assateague, MD. As well as traveling to Hawaii and the Outer Banks. Paul always enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid Eagles fan. Paul has two beautiful daughters and could not be prouder of everything they have accomplished and continue to accomplish. He loved to watch them play sports and you could often find him coaching from the sidelines or bleachers. Paul was thrilled to meet his first granddaughter on March 29, 2024, and enjoyed spending time with her and being her “Grumpa” and sharing pictures any chance he could. Paul was preceded by his daughters, Ashley Marie and Kimberly Anne; dad, Paul; and brother, Frank. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 40 years, Cheryl Young; daughters, Amanda and Jessica (fiancé Justin); granddaughter, Adeline; mother, Catherine Young; sister, Jennifer Buckalew (Mark); brothers, Mike Young (Kristen) and John Young (Kathleen); aunt, Joanne and her son Scott (Bridget); uncle, John (Susan); and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. A visitation will be held Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 1:30- 3 PM at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702 followed by a memorial celebration of Paul’s life at 3 PM. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com.In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital or the American Diabetes Association.

Paul Young Jr.

May 5, 1964 - October 6, 2024

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