Louise R. Young

Louise R. Young of Riverhead died at the Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead on June 16 following a valiant battle with cancer. She was 76.

Louise was born in the Bronx, New York on September 3, 1944 to Doris and Irwin Reyer. Louise was affectionately known as “ Weezie The Warrior” as a result of how courageously she faced and fought cancer. She never complained and found opportunities to make new friends during this health crisis , including other cancer warriors and the loving and compassionate medical professionals who fought alongside her.

In 1963, Louise met the love of her life, Roland “Sonny” Young who predeceased her in 2008. Louise and Sonny were soul mates and enjoyed their lives together. Their hobbies included classic car restoration, dancing and enjoying each other, their children and grandchild.


Louise is survived by her Daughter Anita Marie Young , beloved Fur Baby Bella, grandson Jack Young, sister Elizabeth Shenay of South Carolina, brother Joseph Reyer of Georgia and brother Robert Reyer of South Carolina. She has many wonderful sisters in law and a loving brother in law, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Louise also had a special circle of friends and family proudly known as “Weezie’s Warriors” and special friends that always treated Louise as Family (“Sister Sophie”, “Bestie Sherry” ,“Sweet Lori” and Tara). In addition to her husband, Louise was also predeceased by her son Richard M. Young in 2009.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, 102 Old Riverhead Rd West, Hampton Bays, NY 11946 in Louise’s memory would be appreciated by her Family and Friends.