Youn Dam
Canisteo
Youn Dam, 77, of Canisteo passed away Wednesday (February 16, 2022) at The Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo.
Born in Cambodia on May 28, 1944, a son of Dam Yun and Pan Yip he had resided there for forty five years before moving to Canisteo in 1990.
Youn worked as a tanner for Sivko Fur Inc. in Canisteo for the last thirty years and was a member of The First Presbyterian Church of Canisteo.
He will be remembered by many as a hard-working man who enjoyed leaving the house and spending weekends with his wife of 44 years; Malay Sinn as well as a caring and loving father to his kids.
He was predeceased by both parents.
Survivors include his wife; Malay Sinn of Canisteo, two sons; Kosal (Richard) Gelser of Rochester and Sophal Dam of Canisteo, one daughter; Sopheap Dam of NYC and several brothers and sisters
The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday (February 20, 2022) from 1-3 pm at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce Street, Canisteo where funeral services will be held following visitation with The Reverend Michelle Serra officiating.
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The family is being assisted by Anthony Cone, Director.