Yuri Pass, 73, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at his home. A resident of Brewster, NY for over twenty years, he most recently resided at the Manor at Woodside in Poughkeepsie. Born December 12, 1940 in Podrala, Estonia, he was the son of the late Voldemar and Ilse Patzig Pass. He immigrated to the US in 1949 from Germany when he was 9 years old. Yuri was a 1959 graduate of Poughkeepsie High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965, stationed in Wurzburg, Germany. In 1969, he graduated from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Yuri was an Art Director for various Advertising Agencies until his retirement. Yuri continued to work after retirement as a groundskeeper for the Morefar Golf Club and the Starr Foundation, both located in Brewster, NY. He was an avid golfer, and he enjoyed photography, drawing and painting. He also had a love for collecting antiques and gardening. Yuri was a devoted fan of the NY Mets, Giants, and Rangers. Mr. Pass is survived by his sister, Helgi Creighton of Hyde Park; son, Kevin J. Pass (Any) of New York City; son, Timothy M. Pass (Tracey), of Medway, MA.; daughter, Amy K. Pass (Andrew) of Poughkeepsie; grandchildren, Sarah, Jeremy, and Alan Pass; niece, Kelli Creighton; nephew, James Creighton; and great-niece, Nicole Creighton. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, Friday, June 27th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Funeral Services are 10 am, Saturday, June 28th at the Funeral Home. Rev. Arlene Dawber will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. In recognition of Yuri's love for animals, his family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538. (www.dcspca.org) Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.