Young, Jacob J. “Jack” of Smithtown, Long Island, NY, passed away on February 23, 2019. Jack began his career as an Airline Manager of Braniff Airways & became the International Airline Manager of South African Airways at JFK Airport. Having graduated from Farleigh Dickenson University, he was a global world traveler along with his beloved wife, Lucy, during their 59+ years of marriage. Surviving, besides his wife, are his four children: Brian (Anne) of Great Meadows, NJ; Cheri (Richard) Gostic of Wading River, NY; Karen Halber of Manorville, NY and Leslie (Geoff) Young Whitfield of Lincoln, England. Jack cherished his nine grandchildren: Katelyn, Michelle and Cari Gostic; Adam, Jillian and Stephanie Young; Catherine and Sarah Whitfield and Matthew Halber. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Besides being a wine connoisseur, Jack loveera and was an avid NY Yankee fan. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Kings Park, NY, Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery Farmingdale, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com followed by burial at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery Farmingdale, NY.