Alan James DeYoung

Alan James DeYoung, 63, of Boston, died Wednesday August 26, 2026 following a short illness.

Raised in Roxbury, he was a communicant of Saint Patrick’s Church. Alan will be remembered as for his love of music -especially rock-n-roll groups like Led Zeppelin- and for his willingness to always help those in need.

He was the loving son of Charlotte (Mowry) Rizzitiello. Dear brother of Brian DeYoung, Lee Rizzitiello and Joseph Rizzitiello. Cherish grandson of the late James and Josephine Mowry.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend his funeral Mass on Friday September 4, 2026 in Saint Patrick’s Church, 10 Magazine St, Roxbury, at 10:30am. Visitation will be held inside the church one hour prior to the start of Mass beginning at 9:30am. Burial to follow at New Calvary Cemetery, 800 Harvard St, Mattapan.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Alan’s memory be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9188 or online at Dana-Farber.org