Benjamin De Young III
Date of Birth: July 8, 1947       Date of Passing: January 29, 2009

	Age	61
	Place of Birth:	Batavia, New York
	Place of Passing:	Hernando-Paso Hospice, 6801 Rowan Road, New Port Richey, Florida
	Resided in:	New Port Richey, Florida
	History:	Benny was a graduate of Akron Central School Class of 1966 he also attended B.O.C.E.S. to learn to work as an Electrician. Mr. De Young went on to be the proprietor of Ben D. Electic in Akron for many years.   After moving to Florida he went onto work at the Flager County Public works Department for several years. Benny was an associate member of American Legion Post 900 in Akron, N.Y. he enjoyed playing cards and watching all sports.
	Family:	Benny is predeceased by his parents; Benjamin and Jean (Jewell) De Young; loving brother of; Joanne De Young of Ocala, Fl., Martha (John) Lazarus of Cambridge, MA and William A. De Young of Seattle, WA. also surviving are many cousins and friends.
	Viewing info:	Gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday February 14th 2009 from 2 - 4 PM in the Americana Legion Post 900 9 Eckerson Ave. Akron.
	Burial:	Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Akron
	Memorials:	Akron Fire Company, P.O. Box 1, Akron, New York 14001 or Hernando-Paso Hospice, 6801 Rowan Rd., New Port Richey, Florida 34653