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- July 14, 2012
Wilfred L. Young
Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — Wilfred L. Young, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away, unexpectedly, on Friday, July 13, 2012, at his residence. Born on March 23, 1925 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Walker) Young.
Mr. Young was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. Will, as he was known by family and friends, attended local schools and graduated from the former St. Mary's High School, as well as Buffalo State Teacher's College, where he earned his master's degree. Mr. Young also attended Niagara University and the University at Buffalo. Will served in the United States Army Air Force, during World War II, from July 8, 1943 until his honorable discharge on January 28, 1946. While serving he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal with five Bronze Stars. Mr. Young worked for the Niagara Falls Board of Education for 32 years, where he served as a teacher and principal, until his retirement in 1982. Will taught at 22nd Street School, Henry J. Kalfas School and Evershed School. He was principal at Pacific Avenue, Cleveland Avenue, 24th Street, 93rd Street and the Geraldine Mann Schools. Mr. Young also served as an assistant to the Director of Elementary Education. On July 9, 1977, Will married Diana R. (Smith) Watts Young.
Mr. Young was a member of St. Mary of the Cataract Church in Niagara Falls, NY, the Flying Tigers, New York State Teachers Association, New York State Retired Teachers Association, Knights of Columbus Council #247, Niagara Falls Elks Lodge #346 and the American Legion Post #1142. Will served as Past-President of the Niagara Falls Principal's Council and the Niagara Falls School Masters Club. He enjoyed boating, fishing, golfing, traveling and spending the winter months, with his wife, in Florida.
In addition to his beloved wife of 35 years, Mr. Young is survived by seven children, Patricia (Stephen) Hurd of Florida, Christine (Ronald) Grawe of Tennessee, Charles (Christine) Young of Virginia, Kenneth Young of Buffalo, NY, Judith (Samuel) Godwin of South Carolina, Michael Young of Niagara Falls, NY, and Janet (Michael) Neuman of Niagara Falls, NY, and was predeceased by one daughter, Rachel (David of Georgia) Walter. Will is also survived by four step-children, Bronwyn (Wayne) Bridges of Texas, Bette-Lynn (Robert) Deshler of Niagara Falls, NY, Robert (Deborah) Watts of Georgia, and Edgar J. Watts, Jr. of Niagara Falls, NY; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Frances (late Henry)Foster of Whitehall, NY and Noreen (late Jack) Darlington of Florida, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and daughter, he was predeceased by his former spouse, Frances (Steele) Knab; two sisters, Dorothea (late William) Hill and Audrey (late Phillip) Goltz and two brothers, Joseph Young and Jerome Young.
The family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 7-9 PM and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007). Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, July 18th, at 10:00 AM in St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 259-4th Street Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Prayers of committal, concluding with military honors, will follow in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston,
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1925 - 2012 (87 years)