Patrick Young

Patrick William Young was born at the Presidio of San Francisco to George and Mary Young. The 6th of 8 children, his military family traveled the world, but settled in San Jose, where Pat attended Willow Glen High School and graduated from San Jose State. After graduation, he joined the Internal Revenue Service, where he served for over 40 years. He was very active in his schools, community and the Catholic Church, and he maintained many friendships from those days until his passing.Following his college years, he met and married the beautiful Elaine Barnes, and they spent their years together involved in the lives of their friends and extended family, which included their many nieces, nephews and godchildren. Pat and Elaine loved Hawaii, and lived in Maui and Honolulu for several years. They returned to San Jose to be closer to their family and friends, where Elaine passed away in 1995. Pat found great support and comfort through his Church, St Julie Billiart.In 1998, Pat married the lovely Cecilia Rojas, expanding his family to include Cecilia's siblings, children and grandchildren. Pat and Cecilia enjoyed visiting friends and family through their travels in Venezuela, Panama and throughout the United States. Cecilia passed in 2020.After retiring from the IRS, Pat continued to be active in St Julie's, the Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Charities, and Second Harvest. Pat was incredibly interested in and proud of each of his extended family and friends. He had an amazing mind and a phenomenal memory for the joyful events and details of the lives of the many people he cared for and loved. He always had a story to tell, and he will be greatly missed. He will be laid to rest beside his first wife, Elaine Young Thursday, December 7 at Calvary Cemetery, Citrus Heights, CA