Dr. Joseph M. Young – Monessen

Dr. Joseph M. Young, 92, of Monessen, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, at his home in Monessen. Dr. Young was the treasured patriarch of his loving family. He was tire-less in his devotion to his adoring wife and to his cherished children and grandchildren. He believed in hard work and commitment and upheld those standards in all he did. He loved taking time to listen to his patients, peers, neighbors and friends and he was always ready with words of reassurance, comfort and encouragement. He had an infectious laugh, a passion for sports and a bright energetic attitude that endeared him to all he met. He was born in Monessen on Sept. 7, 1928, the son of the late Joseph and Susan Caterino Iacovino. He was a 1946 graduate of Monessen High School, received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and graduated from the National University of Mexico Medical School. Dr. Young practiced internal medicine in Monessen and at Monongahela Valley Hospital for over 40 years. He also was the industrial physician for the local plants of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. Dr. Young was a man dedicated to faith, family and community as reflected in his many roles. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army Reserves during the Korean War. Dr. Young was a member of the former St. Leonard Roman Catholic Church and currently a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. He was a member of the Epiphany Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 954. Dr. Young served as a founding board member and as the president of the medical staff at Monongahela Valley Hospital, president of the American Heart Association, Pennsylvania affiliate. As president of the Monessen Redevelopment Authority, he was a lion of the community and worked diligently to preserve and improve his home town. He and his late wife, Margaret “Peggy” Young, enjoyed spending time at their second home in Hilton Head, S.C., which annually hosted the family for a beach retreat. He is survived by his beloved children, Joseph (Qing) Young of Tokyo, Japan; Kevin (Leslie) Young of Pittsburgh; Richard (Melina) Young, DPN, of Venetia; devoted caretakers, Kathleen (Theodore “Sonny”) Lucero of Monessen and Margaret (Clyde) Horton of New Stanton; 12 cherished grandchildren, Genevieve, Arianna and Josephina Young, Lucas, Jake and Karina Young, Nicholas and Maria Young, Benjamin and Tatum Lucero, and Camren and Caden Horton; a brother, Michael J. Young; and a sister, Elsie Lewitsky, both of Monessen; cousin, Virginia Dudas of Pleasant Unity; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Margaret “Peggy” Isabell Kelly Young; son, John “Jake” Kelly Young; and two sisters, Grace LaForte and Elizabeth “Betty” Ferencz. The team at ViaQuest Hospice, led by Joan Holets, showed incredible compassion and kindness while providing exceptional care for Dr. Young and will always be remembered by his family. Friends will be received at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 2, beginning with a 9 a.m. blessing in the funeral home, followed by a 9:30 a.m. funeral Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 44 Pennsylvania Blvd., Monessen. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Monessen. All those attending the viewing and funeral services are required to wear a face mask and to social distance. The number of people permitted inside the funeral home will be limited.