Sheldon Young

Sheldon Young, formerly of Winthrop and Randolph, MA, died suddenly and peacefully at his home in Plainville, MA on March 3, 2022 at the age of 88. He was born on November 25, 1933 in Boston, to Harold and Anne (Franks) Young. He was a loving and devoted husband to the late Judith (Herskowitz)Young for 57 years. His biggest pride and joy were his children Carolyn and Kenneth Platter of Norton, MA and Sharon Salzman of Nashua, NH and his grandchildren Jake Platter and Sydney Salzman. He was predeceased by his brother Elliot Young and survived by his sister, Deborah and her husband William Wise of Andover.

After attending Dean Junior College, Sheldon joined the Army and became a Staff Sergeant where he was famously known as Sergeant Bilko and managed the supply depot during the Korean War. There has never been anyone prouder to stand for the Red, White and Blue.  Once Honorably Discharged he launched an incredible career in architectural drafting working for General Dynamics, Metcalf & Eddy and Stone & Webster,  at the Quincy Shipyard and the Naval Submarine Base in CT. In recognition of his expertise he was chosen to travel to Japan and the Philippines for an International Conference. His eye for detail and efficiency made him a master at his craft.

Sheldon was always so excited to attend his grandchildren’s Soccer, Basketball, Softball games. He would beam with pride watching their accomplishments. If you asked him he would say they were both headed to the pro’s.

Sheldon had a passion for Chess, Dog and Horse Races, Poker, Tennis, Swimming and Cars. I think Bobby Fisher was the only person that had a chance at beating Sheldon in Chess. When it came to picking winners all you had to do was ask “Mr. Pick-3” and you were sure to win, a local favorite at the Raynham Dog Track. He loved getting the boys together for a weekly poker game. Like his father, Sheldon was an avid tennis player in his younger years and was on the Dean Junior Swim Team. Cars were definitely his thing, he educated himself on every detail and made sure his choices had plenty of horsepower.

We all knew that Sheldon loved America, the Armed Services and especially the Veteran Administration and would think it a great idea for all to support our Military and First Responders.  Donations can be made in his honor to the General Post Fund C/O VA Hospital, 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301.  Burial services will be private.