Obituary of Carrie R. Wolf Young

Carrie R. Wolf Young “Kay” was born and raised in Babylon NY. After graduating from Babylon HS in 1944, she began her career as a Secretary at the Long Island Park Commission (1944-1953) where she worked under Robert Moses, preparing reports for the parks and parkways being built on Long Island. Kay passed peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022 surrounded by her family.

She married Robert Young “Bob” on August 11, 1951. They moved to Hauppauge, NY where they raised their 5 children and were happily married until Bob's death in 1998. 

Kay participated in various school functions and was Director of the St. Andrew's nursery school. She was also very involved in her church during those years. After retirement Bob and Kay moved to Schaghticoke to retire near their children. Kay became involved with the Rensselaer County Seniors group as well as Faith Lutheran Church, enjoying giving to others. Kay later moved to Beechwood Independent Living Center where she lived happily until July 2021.

Kay leaves behind her loving family, and many friends.

Children: John (Leilani) Young, Mary Anne Young, Catherine Young, Robert Young and Greg (Maureen) Young; grandchildren, Nicole (Mike) Utech, Amanda Young, Riley Young, Frank Apollo, Janine (Miles) Cagney, Nancy (Jonas) Corson and great grandchildren Antonia Utech, Jake, Beau, Paige Cagney, Lauren Apollo and Ryan and Scott Corson.

Kay lived a full life with no regrets.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Morris-Stebbins-Miner & Sanvidge Funeral Home, 312 Hoosick St., Troy, NY 12180.

Funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 50 Leversee Rd., Troy, NY 12182 by Pastor Kate Drefke followed by interment at 11:30 a.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

Donations may go to: Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd. SW, Lillburne, GA 30047

or to Faith Lutheran Church, 50 Leversee Rd. Troy 12182, in memory of Kay Young.

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