Michael Paul Young

September 18, 1988 - May 6, 2022

Michael Paul Young, of Clearwater Florida, passed away Friday May 6, 2022 at the age of 33. Michael was born September, 18th 1988 in Ellenton, Florida and was the son of Maureen and Roger Young, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his fiancé, Edie Patrick and their daughter Genevieve Olivia Young, Edie’s daughter Leila Patrick, his sister Angela [Paul] Carey and his brothers Kevin Duytschaver and Bryan [Amber] Young. As a young child, Michael’s smile and friendly spirit were infectious and made him the center of attention. Full of energy and adventure, he was the perfect partner to go have fun with. His free spirit took him, his family and friends to Hawaii to surf, to Alaska to fish, to the Carolina’s to boat, and to his favorite spot, Disneyworld, to play. He loved ‘his’ adventures and lived a life full of them. Always keeping himself busy, he tried almost every sport and roller-hockey was his favorite. As Michael matured into a young man, he was in search of his purpose. He earned his associate degree from Manatee Community College as well as his culinary degree from Manatee Technical Institute. He worked a few jobs in both fields, but he always went back to his first love, animals. Michael found fulfillment nursing sick and injured animals back to health and became a veterinary technician. Although he was partial to dogs [he raised four of his own, his favorite being TJ, his current “buddy”) he loved and cared for all animals, even sugar gliders, which he proudly carried around with him everywhere he went. Over the past two years, Michael’s entrepreneurial spirit re-emerged and he began working in the construction field learning several parts of the build from his friends, with the goal of one day becoming a general contractor and owning his own construction business. An admitted “Foodie’, Michael loved Edie’s ziti, Mom’s pot roast, Demetrios pizza, Bev’s toll house cookies, sour patch kids and handmade chocolate milkshakes. He was never afraid of a spicy sauce either so long as he kept it out of the grout. Michael was funny, social, smart, tender hearted and was a kind soul. He enjoyed seeing other people have fun and do well in life. And on and November 2nd of 2021, Michael found his purpose, Genevieve Olivia Young was born. On that day, Michael’s life changed forever and his purpose as ‘Daddy’ was found. He loved being a father and was eager to help with any baby duty needed. A born-again Christian, Michael fought the good fight with Jesus by his side. He is at peace now and is home with his parents and his Lord and Savior. Michael will be missed by his family and friends, and especially by his four favorite girls, Edie, Leila, Genevieve and Angie. He is gone too soon but his life has a new purpose, and his story will be shared with others who face the same struggles. Friends are invited to celebrate is life on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM at Moss Feaster Funeral Home, Dunedin. A webcast can be viewed on Saturday May 14th at 2 pm EST at http://webcast.funeralvue.com/ event id # 73416. No password required.