Obituary for Robert Young
Robert Young, retired NYPD officer and 911 First Responder, died following a long service related illness on February 4, 2020 at Orange Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was 66.
The son of the late Lawrence and Marie Young, he was born on May 28, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY. Robert enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and proudly served his Country for 6 years. He was trained as a Law Enforcement Specialist in the service and received medals for his expertise in pistols and good conduct. After his honorable discharge from the Coast Guard, Robert followed his calling for Law Enforcement to the New York City Police Department. He was a dedicated member of his force and served for 26 years. On April 21, 1979 he married Barbara Weeks in Brooklyn, NY. His passion in life was working on the Police force. Robert was a generous man who cared deeply for his family. He enjoyed history, reading and golfing. He was also good at car repairs. His favorite place on earth was Dunkin Donuts, which he visited twice a day. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Middletown.
In addition to his loving wife Barbara at home, he is survived by his son Patrick M. Young and his fiancé Katie Shickle and his daughter Katharine and her fiancé Anthony Funicella. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home, Inc. A Mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Middletown. Burial with Military honors will follow in the Orange County Veterans Cemetery in Goshen, NY.
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The son of the late Lawrence and Marie Young, he was born on May 28, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY. Robert enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and proudly served his Country for 6 years. He was trained as a Law Enforcement Specialist in the service and received medals for his expertise in pistols and good conduct. After his honorable discharge from the Coast Guard, Robert followed his calling for Law Enforcement to the New York City Police Department. He was a dedicated member of his force and served for 26 years. On April 21, 1979 he married Barbara Weeks in Brooklyn, NY. His passion in life was working on the Police force. Robert was a generous man who cared deeply for his family. He enjoyed history, reading and golfing. He was also good at car repairs. His favorite place on earth was Dunkin Donuts, which he visited twice a day. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Middletown.
In addition to his loving wife Barbara at home, he is survived by his son Patrick M. Young and his fiancé Katie Shickle and his daughter Katharine and her fiancé Anthony Funicella. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home, Inc. A Mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Middletown. Burial with Military honors will follow in the Orange County Veterans Cemetery in Goshen, NY.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
7
Feb
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Visitation
Friday
7
Feb
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Service
Saturday
8
Feb
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
90 Euclid Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
Cemetery Details
Location
Orange County Veterans cemetery
111 Craigville Road
Goshen, NY 10924
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