Young, Phillip J.

Phillip (Phil) John Young 1938 - 2010 Resident of Alameda Phillip (Phil) John Young passed away peacefully at home in Alameda on July 8, 2010 from pulmonary lung disease. He was surrounded by his loving family who idolized and adored him. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years Sharon, daughter Terri Young McKeown, son Rick Young (Wendi West) two granddaughters Katelyn and Kelcie Mckeown and brother-in-law Don Sims and his wife Joanie. He also leaves many cousins including Leon and Bob Giaras an Aunt Flora Buscovich, several nieces and nephews along with many other special people who enriched his life. His son Scott proceeded him in death. Phil was born in Sioux City, Iowa on August 8, 1938 to John and Elizabeth Young. He spent his childhood in Aberdeen, South Dakota before moving to Alameda then Oakland. He attended Frick Jr. High and Fremont High School (member of the Regents). He was the brother of the late Nick Kaiser. Phil was a member of the United States Marine Corp. Serving from 1955 to 1958 attached to the First Marine Division, Platoon 178 out of Camp Pendleton, Ca. Following his discharge, he worked for the Oakland Tribune then became a member of the Contra Costa County Fire District (Moraga, Ca.) retiring at the rank of Captain. Phil later became self-employed, owing the Maaco Auto Body on Marina Blvd in San Leandro and Golden Q Billiards in Hayward. He was never one to sit idle, always keeping a hand in the business world and on a card table in Tahoe or Las Vegas. He was a member and Past Exulted Ruler of the Alameda Elks Lodge No 1015 BOP Elks, the Colombo Club in Oakland and the Shiners (Island City Lodge). Phil was a man of great character and integrity. He possessed an uncanny ability to make everyone around him, feel they were important, loved, appreciated and most of all, very special in his life.