Hugh W. Young
May 26, 1931 ~ November 24, 2014
Hugh Wallace Young of Vienna, Virginia died on November 24, 2014 after a completely unexpected heart attack. Upon hearing the news of his hospitalization, his two sons Eric Young and Kenneth Young flew in immediately from Japan and the Ukraine respectively to be with him. On the third day of his hospitalization, an unconscious Hugh peacefully passed from this world with his adoring and devoted wife of 49 years, Reiko Young, and his loving sons Eric and Kenneth by his side. Hugh's sudden departure has left his family in complete and utter grief. His death is also mourned by his many relatives and friends in both the US and Japan.
Hugh was an American patriot who served 32 years in the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) Directorate of Operations. Hugh was a distinguished member of the CIA's Senior Intelligence Service and he headed CIA offices both international and domestic, providing direct leadership to CIA efforts in Northeast and Southeast Asian locations. He became fluent in Japanese and Indonesian through his work as an officer in the CIA's Clandestine Service, but he improved his Japanese fluency even after retirement through his love and affection for his wife's Japanese family and his numerous Japanese friends.
Hugh grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Germantown Friends School. Afterwards, he graduated from Wesleyan University with a major in Political Science, and obtained an M.A. in Public Administration from Syracuse University.
Prior to joining the CIA, Hugh was called to duty in the US Army during the Korean War. The war ended just prior to the completion of Hugh's military training, so he subsequently served with the US Army's Counter-Intelligence Corps in Japan just after the US occupation period.
Hugh was a devoted family man and there are no words to describe how much Hugh was revered, adored, and loved by his wife and sons. We can only seek solace in looking forward to our future reunion in the next world.
Dad, your wife and your sons can't thank you enough for all your love and support throughout our lives. You were the best husband and father we could ever have hoped for.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Visitation:
Money and King Funeral Home
Hugh was an American patriot who served 32 years in the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) Directorate of Operations. Hugh was a distinguished member of the CIA's Senior Intelligence Service and he headed CIA offices both international and domestic, providing direct leadership to CIA efforts in Northeast and Southeast Asian locations. He became fluent in Japanese and Indonesian through his work as an officer in the CIA's Clandestine Service, but he improved his Japanese fluency even after retirement through his love and affection for his wife's Japanese family and his numerous Japanese friends.
Hugh grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Germantown Friends School. Afterwards, he graduated from Wesleyan University with a major in Political Science, and obtained an M.A. in Public Administration from Syracuse University.
Prior to joining the CIA, Hugh was called to duty in the US Army during the Korean War. The war ended just prior to the completion of Hugh's military training, so he subsequently served with the US Army's Counter-Intelligence Corps in Japan just after the US occupation period.
Hugh was a devoted family man and there are no words to describe how much Hugh was revered, adored, and loved by his wife and sons. We can only seek solace in looking forward to our future reunion in the next world.
Dad, your wife and your sons can't thank you enough for all your love and support throughout our lives. You were the best husband and father we could ever have hoped for.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Visitation:
Money and King Funeral Home
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Reiko: On behalf of the Class of 52 I want to express our deep sympathies at the loss of Hugh. He was a devoted and loyal classmate who you shared so enthusiastically with our class. I remember your both coming to our reunions and extend our sympathies to you and your sons. All the best Bill Wasch