John J.Young

John J.Young of Rhinebeck died Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at home. He was 88.

He was born on February 11, 1917 in New York City, the son of Rev. Paul M. and Nina Traver Young.

After spending most of his early years in the metropolitan area of New York and Farmingdale, Long Island, he graduated from Kingston High School. He then attended NY University in the Bronx, where he graduated in 1938 with a BS in chemical engineering.

He was employed as a civilian army employee for the US Government Chemical Warfare Procurement Department in NYC for the period of WWII, followed by several jobs as a manufacturing engineer in the Dutchess County area.

In 1962, he directed his full-time efforts to the development and rental of apartments in the Rhinebeck and Kingston areas.

He was married to Rhinec1iff resident, Mildred R. Zegelbrier, for 52 years; Mildred survives at home.

He is also survived by a daughter, Catherine Young & her partner, Denise Suris; a son, Gregory Young and his wife, Marlene Young; and two grandchildren; Sierra Suris, and Casey Young. A brother, Rev. Paul Young Jr., predeceased him.

He was a very active member of Third Lutheran Church of Rhinebeck, where he directed and sang in the choir for many years. He managed the Dutchess County Fair booth which the church operated, for over a decade. He also served as secretary/treasurer of the Wurtemburg Cemetery Association, and took an active part in planning the new section of that cemetery.

He was a faithful and active member of the Rhinebeck Choral Club for 50 years. He enjoyed scuba diving, and was an active member of the Aquatic Explorers in Poughkeepsie. He loved to square dance, and participated in the Lefooters Square Dance Club in Hurley. He also was an avid beekeeper.

Calling hours will be from 2-4pm and 7-9pm on Friday, February 3, at the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51 West Market St, Rhinebeck.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, February 4 at Third Lutheran Church in Rhinebeck, with the Rev. John Malfatti presiding. Burial will at the Wurtemburg Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Hospice Foundation, 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 5002, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, Third Lutheran Church 31 Livingston St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572, or The Alzheimer's Research Association. 2 Jefferson Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

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