Dante Orlandis Young, 51, of Massillon, passed away Monday, March 3rd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, on December 10, 1973, a son of Denise (Raye) Young and the late Robert Leroy Young Jr. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his good friend, Anthony Brown. Dante was a homebody, who loved to crack jokes and to play online video games. Dante was an avid supporter of the Massillon Tigers, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the New York Knicks. Survived by his wife Deanna R Young; his mother Denise Young; daughter Aniya Young; 2 sons Dante Young II, Naquan Brackett; 2 sisters Mia Young, Danetra (Dennis) Freeman; brother, who he loved very much,  Che (Miriam) Young; brother-in-law, Willie (Jennifer) Ellis; Sister-in-laws, Andrea Ellis (Terry), Shanta (Ray) Francisco; nephews, Deja Young, Che Young II, Shawn, Isaiah, Isaac, Thomas, Christian; niece TayViona; his parents-in-law, Willie & Beverly Ellis; as well as other family and friends.

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