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Michael Youngs Obituary
Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials in his name may be made to the Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 E. River St., Waterloo, NY 13165.
Michael was born May 6, 1943, son of the late John and Isabel Lanphear Youngs, in Geneva, N.Y. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965. Michael retired from Xerox after 37 years. He loved traveling on his motorcycles. He had a fondness for all animals, especially his horse, Bud, and his cat, Black Cat. Mike was well known for his easy conversation, quippy phrases, and great stories. He had a colorful history with boxing and will always be remembered for asking people if they knew Sonny Liston.
Mike will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Penelope "Mikey" (Richard Itara) Youngs; his caregiver, Karen Youngs; friends Jeffrey and Jason Clough, the sons he never had; special nurses Rebecca Streeter and Nikki Vitaro; stepdaughter Kelly (Carl) Frazer; step-granddaughters Keri (Chris) Watson and Lindsey (Cory) Schoonmaker; step-great-grandson, Keegan Frazer; brothers and sisters Timothy Youngs, Amy (Ed) Zukowski, Chris (Debbie) Youngs, Elizabeth Wyatt, Joan (Jeffrey Reed) Youngs and Jean (Paul) Merkley; as well as special nieces and nephew.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Canandaigua VA for their care and compassion.
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John Lanphear
August 11, 2021
So sorry to hear this. I always looked up to Mike when I was in school in Waterloo. If I thought I was being picked on by older kids, I would invoke Mike's name and the bullying would stop. May God bless you Mike.
Pati Lannon
July 18, 2021
Mike was a Classmate at St. Mary's. Wonderful memories of him. He was a terrific person.
Chad Gunther
July 18, 2021
I would like to offer my deepest condolences and express the special memories of Mike that I will carry throughout my life
Bobbie Sabatine Wirth
July 14, 2021
I remember him fondly from our St Mary´s school and high school days
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Russell R Gillan
July 13, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jack Morabito
July 12, 2021
Tim, Chris, Amy and family Mike beat the reaper so many times I was sure he would outlive us all. Glad to hear he found peace.
Fred Petrosino
July 11, 2021
Chris, I remember your brother Mike . Still remember him and his Muscle car. Ironically, just thinking about him a few days ago. Sorry for your loss.
Ray Lanphear
July 10, 2021
God speed cuz, see you on the flip side.
Larry Bowen
July 10, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Prayers being sent to help with the healing. Peace be with you.
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