Michael T. Young ’66

Michael T. Young ’66, of Providence and Matunuck, R.I.; May 4, of cancer. Upon graduating, he enrolled at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I., where he studied to become a commissioned officer. He served in Vietnam in 1967 and upon return was stationed in Florida, where he met his wife of 53 years. After leaving the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander, he relocated to Philadelphia and earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He then relocated to Rhode Island and began a career at Industrial National Bank (which became Fleet Bank). During his 20-year career at Fleet he rose to vice president, leading the London office twice before settling permanently in Rhode Island. He left in 1990 and became president and co-owner of Coleman Realtors, helping establish it as a top firm in the state. He also served as the president of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors in 2005, a position that earned him the Lear Award for leadership and community involvement from the Greater Providence Board of Realtors. In 2016, they sold Coleman to Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International. He was a trustee at Trinity Repertory Company and served on the Board of Governors at the Dunes Club. He was a keen reader and enjoyed history, world events, and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Bonnye; two children and their spouses, including son Scott ’00; four grandchildren; a sister; and a brother.