Ralph F. Young

Calling hours will be held on Monday from 2:00-6:00pm at the funeral home. Mr. Young passed away on Friday (June 17, 2016) at his home surrounded by his family.

Surviving is his longtime companion Bonnie Petrie; two sons Kenneth (Cheryl) Young and Ralph Young both of Booneville; two daughters Darlene (John) Minco of Booneville and Arena (John) Beaver of Vernon NY; two sisters Augusta & Patricia Young of Florida; four brothers Clinton (Ellen) Young of Black Lake, Charles Young of Heuvelton, David (Mary) Young of Massena and Douglas (Yvonne) Young of Black Lake; along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews & cousins.

A brother Lafayette Young predeceased him.

Ralph was born on April 25, 1940 in the Town of Macomb, a son of the late Ralph D. & Edna M. (Bailey) Young. He attended Morristown school for his education, and began loading freight cars in Syracuse in 1959. His career later advanced and he became employed with Owl Wire & Cable in Syracuse for 10 years, a self-employed body & fender repairman for 10 years, and then worked for Cole Muffler for an additional 5 years until 1987 when he became injured.

Prior marriages ended, but in 1991 he again found happiness with Bonnie Petrie ever since. Ralph was a former member of the Syracuse VFW and he enjoyed hunting & fishing on Black Lake.

Memorial contributions can be made to Morristown Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 200 Morris Street, Morristown, NY 13664. Condolences can also be made online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.