Nathan Young

WORCESTER – Nathan Andrew Choi Young, 34, of Worcester, passed away September 25, 2007, after a courageous, 20-year struggle with mental illness and addiction. Born July 1, 1973 in Seoul, South Korea, Nathan immigrated to the U.S. on May 26, 1978 to the home of the Rev. Dr. Samuel and Cynthia Young of Bridgewater, CT. There he joined a sister, Sarah Elizabeth Kim Young, also adopted from Korea. He attended public school in Bridgewater and, later, in Allentown, PA, where he graduated from William Allen High School. A clarinetist, he played with the Allen band, and the Lehigh County Honors Band. He was also on the Allen High wrestling team. He was a member of the St. John's UCC in Allentown and worked for several years for Salvator Ruffino's Italian restaurant. After moving to Worcester, he was maintenance manager of the Solar System in Framingham. Nathan enjoyed body building and detailing cars. He had a lifelong love of all animals and cared for several pets, but he especially loved cats. He is survived by his parents, Rev. Dr. Samuel and Cynthia Young of Oxford; his sister, Sarah Elizabeth Kim Young of San Francisco, CA; his maternal grandfather Charles E. Wilson of Litchfield, CT; his paternal grandmother Lynette C. Young of Concord; and a brother Jung Hoon Choi of South Korea. A memorial service for Nathan will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2007, at the First Congregational Church of Oxford, UCC, 355 Main St., Oxford. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St., Worcester, MA 01606. Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, is directing the arrangements.