Andrew Young

Andrew Joseph Young, 78, of Lake Barrington, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, February 20, 2015.

Andrew was born on December 13, 1936 in Yonkers, New York. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Ft. Gordon, Georgia and the New York Army National Guard as a radio operator. He attended Manhattan College where he studied Civil Engineering and received his Master’s Degree from Iona College in New York. Andrew worked with Nalco Chemical Company for over 25 years which allowed for him to travel internationally, to include six continents. He would be joined in marriage to Margaret Balas on September 26, 1964 in Norwood, New Jersey. They would raise three children together in Barrington.

In addition to his loving wife of 50 years, Margaret, Andrew is survived by his children, Kimberly Young, Heather (Randy) Giafagna, and Christopher Young; grandchildren, Sophia, Nate, and Mia Giafagna.

Services for Andrew will be held privately.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758517 Topeka, KS 66675, or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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