Roland B. Young, Sr., 70, of New Bedford died Wednesday January 29, 2003 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Geraldine Davis.
Born in New York City, the son of the late Lavan and Marie Young, he lived in Bronx, New York for most of his life before moving to New Bedford in 1990.
Mr. Young was formerly employed as a correctional officer for the City of New York until his retirement.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife; 6 sons, Roland Young, Jr. of Georgia, Roland Moore of Bronx, Sean Moore of Washington, D.C., Alan Young of Worcester, Quincy Young and Christopher Young, both of New Bedford; 4 daughters, Marion Franklin of Queens, NY, Gretchen Young of New Bedford, Yasmin Young-Wells of Nassau County, NY, and Indria Williams of Jamaica, NY; a brother, Lavan Young of Phillipsport, NY; a sister, Adeline Rivera of Rockaway Beach, NY; 18 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.He was the father of the late Roman B. Young, and brother of the late Marion Fortes.
His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday February 4, 2003 at 12 Noon in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday morning from 10-12 Noon, prior to the service.