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William Campbell "Bill" Young

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William Young Obituary

Young, William Campbell "Bill" SARATOGA SPRINGS William Campbell Young "Bill" died peacefully at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York City on November 17, 2014 following a long battle with brain cancer. He was 70. Bill was born on November 22, 1943 in Paterson, N.J. to his parents, the late Kenneth and Olga Mantei Young. He was a graduate of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, class of 1961, and SUNY Oneonta in 1965. He married his college sweetheart, Barbara Soper Young, in 1965. Following graduation, Bill taught math and science in Schalmont Central School District. In July 1968, he began his 36 year career with General Electric in Schenectady before moving to Virginia and Connecticut. He eventually returned to the Capital District in 1990 where he managed General Electric's Corporate Data Centers until his retirement in 2004. Bill loved to play with his grandchildren, travel with family and friends, watch the New York Giants, work in the yard, and exercise at the Saratoga Springs YMCA. He volunteered for both Rebuilding Together and First Night, and enjoyed being an active member of the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church and the Saratoga Springs Rotary, where he served as director of the Rotary International Foundation, co-chaired the Rotary Education Foundation Brunch, and was twice awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship for outstanding service. Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara; son and daughter-in-law, William and Bethany Young of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Tracy Young of Port Washington; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Michael Corrigan of Saratoga Springs; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Judy Young of Newnan, Ga.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George and Patricia Soper of Amityville; nine grandchildren, Nathan, Madelyn, Andrew, James, Sean, Lauren, Jacob, Samantha, and Elizabeth; several cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his 21 year old cat, Gaston. In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his sister, Kathleen Glowacki, and his brother, Douglas Young. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., on Sunday, November 30 at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Guilderland on Monday, December 1 at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 10087-7106; or Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation, P.O. Box 4423, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Nov. 28, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for William Young

15 Entries

Diane Bengtson-Kilbourn

January 17, 2015

Dear Mrs. Young and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I had the pleasure of being a 5th grader in Mr. Young's class in "old Jefferson's basement classroom" (now the Rotterdam Police Station). He was a wonderful teacher. I had a tough experience with another student that was also in our class that year and Mr. Young knew that my interactions were difficult, at best. Although I was not happy at the time, Mr. Young had me tutor the young man which taught me a lot about forgiveness and how difficult teaching is! At one point during the year the class was doing spelling and although I don't remember why, Mr. Young taught us all to spell the longest word in the English language pneumoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. Interestingly, I can still spell it so Mr. Young made quite an impression. My condolences to the family.

December 22, 2014

This is so heartbreaking - my favorite cousin. My Mom and his mom were so close and we all grew up together.
Even as adults we managed to stay in touch.
May the family know peace and my cousin rest in peace.

Karen

Glen Hobbes

December 15, 2014

Barb and family, I was so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I worked for him for 5 years at GE and I have so many warm memories of the time I spent with him...traveling with him and living through difficult times that impacted people in tough ways. My former colleagues have said it already. In 22 years at GE he is the one leader I had whom I respected the most. He had character and integrity and class and that came through to our team members very clearly. I remember so many examples of this, but I'll relate one here. When we went to Parkersburg, WV to inform the employees there that we were closing the site, the site leader met us in the elevator in the wee hours of the morning and made a comment to Bill that he "was thinking of him" as he knew it was tough on Bill to have to make that decision. This from a man who was losing his job. As Tommy Thompson said, Bill insulated our team from the turbulence above and most of our employees understood that and appreciated it. He was just an excellent person to be around, and he spoke so often of you, Barb, and of your kids and his grandkids. He wasn't perfect - but he sure was special. Please know many of us out here are thinking of you and your family. My best to you - Glen Hobbes, North East, MD

Dean Carl

December 7, 2014

I was fortunate to be at GE in the UK when Bill was running GE Corporate Computer Services. He was a true leader. Whenever he would visit our datacentre in the UK he would always spend time with us and would ask about our family's. He made us feel important. This is the mark of a great leader. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with his family.

December 1, 2014

Dear Mrs. Young and family - I was so saddened to read of Mr. Young's passing. He was my 6th grade teacher at the "old" Jefferson school, class of June, 1968, his last year of teaching. He was such a wonderful teacher and person. I remember having so much fun in his classes - he had a passion for teaching and it was recognized by his students. I didn't realize he had worked at GE in Schenectady after his teaching career. I have been employed there since 1977, and only wish I could have had the opportunity to see him again after all the years had passed from Jefferson and thank him for all he did to make me the person I am today. Sincerely, Laurie (Czaban) Schraver

tommy thompson

December 1, 2014

I had the pleasure of working for Bill Young for a number of years; both direct and dotted-line. He was a classy, witty and no-nonsense manager and person. You always knew where you stood with Bill and he was a manager always encouraging interaction and openness. Bill possessed the highest degree of ethics. Both Mary and I are so saddened by Barbara's loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Young family.

Geza Ginzery

December 1, 2014

Bill's smiling face during the turmoil and stress of the GE take-over of RCA was very comforting to me and others coming from RCA. His help in our transfer to Schenectady was much appreciated. Mary and I are very sorry for your loss.

Terry Reed

December 1, 2014

Bill was one of the nicest people I knew - such a caring gentleman. He was also my manager in his last position at GE. He was definitely the best boss I ever had. He was such a good leader. Despite the fact he had a difficult boss himself at the time, he was able to manage him effectively, so that those working for Bill were protected from some undeserved "flak" from above from time-to-time! Such a sad loss - my heart goes out to Barbara and the rest of the family at this time.

I-Tsuay D'Arcangelis

November 30, 2014

Bill had given much to his first group of application development team at GE Capital. With his great leadership, we became a very close-knit family. I still remember vividly the dinner party we had when the "family" had its last day together as Bill was promoted to another position - we cried we laughed and we danced until we couldn't any more. Bill's gift will be forever treasured and I will always remember his gentle heart.

Jim McManus

November 30, 2014

Barbara and Family, I had the honor of knowing Bill and then working for him for several years. He was truly a gentleman and compassionate person. His leadership at GE resulted in many success stories and his legacy is long remembered. He offered personal advice which I still try to follow today. He will be missed. God bless.

Rick Mascarini

November 29, 2014

Bill was alway much more than our "Manager" - he was a true "Leader" in every sense of the word. He always made himself available to the entire staff, soliciting our opinions and interested in our solutions. He even joined us on occasion in the break room during lunch discussing local topics and interests. The world has lost a truly compassionate figure, someone we all aspired to. Our heart goes out to Bill's family at this saddest of times.

Diane MacIntosh

November 29, 2014

I light a candle in Bill's memory. He was a great guy, your best friend and soulmate. Your loss is great and I grieve for you. Be at peace and be with God, Bill.

Stephen P. DiCesare

November 28, 2014

Bill was truly a person to admire. He possessed the skills and abilities that anyone among us would choose to have. I miss him today but not with the same deepness that his family must feel today.

November 28, 2014

Barb, You and I lived in the same dorm at Oneonta, and I remember watching you and Bill meet and fall in love. I am so very sorry. Jhan Forbes Phillips, Niskayuna, NY

John & Pam Bordak

November 28, 2014

Barb & family we send our deepest condolences. Bill was a great friend and co-worker who guided me through our many years at GE. God Bless

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