It is with sadness that we are here today announcing this passing. This man was a beloved son, brother, father, and uncle. On October 17, 2023 at 5:18 am Anthony Donnell Cato lost the battle for his life at Grant Medical Center. Many of you may know him as ‘Youngin’ so that’s how we will address him here today.
Youngin was born on August 26, 1985 in Cleveland, Ohio. Though this was his birthplace, he would not call this home. Starting his footsteps in Atlanta, Georgia, they would lead him to Massillon, Ohio where he attended middle school, and Canton, Ohio where he then attended Canton McKinley High School. Growing up in these places made them dear to him, but he would set out to venture the world. Going from city to city, state to state leaving a piece of his love with all that he came in contact with. Youngin found a love for music and became a rapper. He would spend many hours in the studio making music and performing on stage.
Anthony is the brother of the late Christopher Cato and uncle to the late Montrez Bradford. He is survived by his sons, Kyzir Green, Anthony Cato Jr, and Kavonte Reid, daughters Indya Hodge, and Ayah Harris, Grandmother Jessie (Jonathan) Cato, Mother Donyale Roberson, Father Derrick Ransaw, Sisters Jameika Cato, Deerica (Tee) Jefferson, Princess Ransaw, Brothers Derrick Ransaw, Jordan Ransaw, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Throughout his time on earth Youngin developed relationships with people whom he loved dearly, and blood couldn’t make them any closer; a host of special aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews, and special children.
Youngin will be missed dearly and his memories will be cherished amongst us all. Keep his family and loved ones in prayer as they maneuver through these troubled times.
Anthony Donnell Cato (“Youngin”), age 38. Sunrise August 26, 1985 and Sunset October 17, 2023.
Visitation 3:00 PM and Memorial Service 4:00 PM Sunday, October 29, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd).
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So sorry for your families loss, Tim and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.
MY LITTLE BROTHER… I PRAY YOUR BLESSINGS COVER YOUR NEST DOWN ON THIS EARTH AND YOU HAVE A SPOT FOR EVERY ONE YOU LOVE IN HEAVEN.., AS I MOURN..ILL
KEEP A SPECIAL SPOT IN MY HEART FOR YOU AND USE IT AS A STRENGTH IN THIS OLE WORLD… LOVE YOU LIL BROTHER… RONNIE aka SKALE
Sorry for the family lose wishing you all well and so much peace!! Remember it’s a celebration!! Love u all!
TO MY BIG BROTHER I LOVE YOU MORE THEN ANYONE CAN EVER IMAGINE. I PRAY THAT YOU WATCH OVER ME AND MY FAMILY. TOUGH TIMES ARE ALWAYS HARD TO OVERCOME AND THIS IS ONE OF THEM TIMES.. TELL CHRIS I SAID WHATS UP AND WE MISS HIM TO. MY HEART IS WHERE YOU’LL FOREVER BE MY DAWG REST UP UNTILL WE TOGETHER AGAIN AND IT’S HENNY SHOTS ON ME BRO!!! I LOVE YOU
Life as we know it will never be the same, we were all robbed of someone so precious. I know you’ll watch over all of us, give our love to Chris. Keep your arms wrapped around your sisters and brothers. I love & miss you Anthony xoxo
So sorry for you loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
As I sit here reflecting on all the memories we shared throughout time it’s near impossible to fight through the sadness knowing you’re gone. You were a kind and loving soul. I’m beyond grateful for the friendship, respect and love that we had for one another. I met you when we were just kids. Who knew years (many years) later we would share the role of being God parents together to two amazing young ladies. When we lost their mother you were there for us all reminding us that love is the only eternal gift and that we shall all be reunited again one day. You were wise beyond your years. I can still hear your childlike laughter that would radiate joy.
To the Godfather of our amazing littles, we will forever be grateful to you for loving us. Until we meet again, thank you for sharing your world with me and showing love and kindness always.
Love Always,
Summer ♥️
Damn cuz this hurt my heart the last thing I wanted to hear was you gone but never will be for forgotten me an big cuz was just talking about you now we lost a part of us 87 the family blood couldn’t of make us no tighter hold it down up there until we meet again my prayers go out to everyone who lost a real love you cuz.
To my Hunni just know I LOVE YOU !!! I never stopped and I NEVER WILL !! We really watched each other grow up and mature !!! Thank You for allowing me to get to know you I’m honored to call you my Hun Buns !!! Rest up Hunni and please watch over me !!!! LONG LIVE YOUNGIN !!!!
I want to send out my love to my son Anthony Cato who I miss dearly he’s been taking away from me and from us I am so saddened by what happened so to everybody that came out and sent cards thank you
To my uncle, I love you so much. Im going to miss you so bad!! You taught me so much and gave me so much love and you will NEVER be forgotten!!! You were there anytime I needed you to be and Im so grateful for those memories and I promise to cherish them all. I wish the last time we talked could have been longer. I wish I would’ve told you more about the young lady I am now and tell you I love you unc one more time. LONG LIVE MY UNCLE YOUNGIN
Our hearts love and prayers for the family youngin he was like a nephew to us down here in Detroit very close family member he really will be missed keep your heads up and I’m going to keep praying for the family, we love y’all and keep Allah first,, youngin will forever be 87)for life,,. Brother,’ slaughter Bey
My nephew,my brother, my friend it was a blessing to have you in are life a part of this 87 family, I remember all the times we sit up all night in the back room on abp in the studio just making hits, laughing having a good times, rest in paradise nephew ,, forever gone miss you you’re 87 family,,, slaughter Bey
Every since I’ve gotten this news it’s just been a overload of memories you was such a genuine person you will definitely be missed love you cuz your RORO
And the memories of Anthony Cato AKA known as young my son he will be really missed and never forgotten because of the man who he is my heart goes out to all my grandkids and my kids for the loss of our brother and son and my heart goes out to Danielle Cato and her side of the family too this is Derek senior