Larry J Young

Laurence J. Young, “Larry”, of Westampton passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly. He was 76. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Larry was a lifelong area resident. Born to Laurence and Virginia Young in 1948, Larry graduated from Cherry Hill High School West and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Delaware Valley College. In his youth, Larry was a star athlete in track and basketball and went on to play college basketball at Delaware Valley. In early adulthood, he owned and operated a family furniture business with his father in Pennsauken, NJ. Later in his life, Larry discovered a passion for teaching and became a beloved teacher and coach. He began by coaching his sons’ soccer teams and became President of the Eastampton Soccer Club which later became the Rancocas Valley Soccer Club. He developed a deep passion for soccer and encompassed all aspects: recreational, travel, high school, and youth coaching; officiating; and service on league executive boards. Years later, Larry became passionate about tennis by coaching his son to a successful high school and college tennis career. Professionally, Larry taught Earth Science for many years with the Burlington County Alternative High School and held teaching positions at Rancocas Valley and Northern Burlington Regional High Schools, where he also coached Varsity Girls Soccer and Boys Tennis. A devoted husband and father, Larry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Louise; son Eric of Christiansburg, VA; beloved son Joel of Seattle, WA; his sister Sue Giese of Naples, FL and many other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Larry’s life will be held on Saturday, July 27. Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 10am to 11am with a Memorial Service following at 11am all at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mount Holly, NJ No flowers, please. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Larry's memory may be made to the South Jersey Girls Soccer League. All money donations will go towards the funding of the annual Larry Young Scholarship. This award will be provided to a player that exemplifies the same passion for the sport as Larry did. Please make checks payable to: SJGSL 6 Stonegate Ct. Blackwood, NJ 08012 Venmo: @sjgsl

Larry J Young

February 18, 1948 - July 6, 2024