"We are writing you with heavy and shattered hearts to let you know that our father, Joe Young, passed away on Monday, Jan. 23.
"As you all know, Dad has been in declining health for the last few years and on Monday, his heart just couldn't hold on any longer.
"To say we are devastated is an understatement.
"He will be remembered fondly through the stories he shared with you all over the past few years.
"If you had the pleasure of meeting him in person, you were lucky to witness first hand his uncanny sense of humor and charming wit.
"He loved writing articles for BEN and enjoyed the banter between himself, the readers and other contributors.
"Sharing his stories always brought him so much joy, even on his toughest days.
"If there was one message that Dad would want to resonate with the readers, that would be to please STOP smoking.
"Smoking was a main contributor to Dad's declining health.
"Funeral arrangements are being handled through Freitag.
"There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening and again from noon till 1 p.m. on Saturday, with the funeral immediately after.
"A burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Bridgeton, NJ.
"In closing, we would like to thank you all for bringing so much joy into our father's life.
"To quote our father, "his pen has been laid to rest" - but his memories will live on through all of his wonderful stories.''
- family of Joe Young
Rest in Peace old friend.
Hank
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I will never forget him.....
Jon Shoop