Georgia M. Young

Georgia Mary DePersia Giering Young was born July 31, 1941 to George and Phyllis (D’Amelia) DePersia in Albany, NY. She grew up in the Catholic faith and was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, attending Cathedral Academy, Cardinal McCloskey High School and The College of Saint Rose.

She is predeceased by her husband, Francis Giering, and her husband, Leonard Young. She is survived by her sister, Michele DePersia (Jack Haggerty), brother, Christopher DePersia (June Sano) daughter, Mary Ann Giering, son, Michael Giering (Kathleen), daughter, Susan Giering-Phinney (Michael), granddaughter, Lillian Giering, grandson, Robert Giering, niece, Julia DePersia (Justine) and niece, Lauren Hall.

Georgia raised her family in Colonie, with her husband, Frank, and worked for many years in the New York State Legislature. She was especially proud of the service she provided while working at the Legal Aid Societies of Rochester, NY and Hartford, CT. After retiring to Florida with her husband Leonard, they returned to the Capital District in 2019, living in Glenmont. Georgia later resided at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Colonie.

Despite the health challenges she faced, Georgia’s social spirit remained high. She kept a busy schedule in Florida and was always ready for a gathering or celebration inside or outside the Shaker Place facility. She had a way of drawing people in and was eager to learn about their stories and experiences.

A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY, 12205 with a memorial service to begin at 4:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Red Cross at https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/