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George Alusik Obituary
Woodbridge - George Alusik of Woodbridge passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at his Home Peacefully in his sleep surrounded by Family at his Bedside. He was 84 years young.
Born in Ashley, PA to Stephen and Anna Pavlick Alusik he was one of 6 children that included Michael, John, Joseph, Steven and Andrew. They were was raised in Elizabeth, and he has resided in Woodbridge since 1963.
George Alusik was a Major League Baseball Player for 5 years with the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Athletics during the 1960s.
He was a Right Fielder and Fierce Hitter with a Lifetime batting average of .270. While having a stance compared to Joe DiMaggio's, he won 2 batting crowns in AAA, broke up two perfect games with pinch hits, and hit 6 homeruns in 6 days only one shy of tying the record. Baseball and his family were his true loves.
George will also be remembered as being a practical joker always making people laugh, avid golfer, hunting/fishing, playing the slot machines in AC Casinos, horse racing as well as staying very active in MLB Alumni Functions and Reunions. He served in the Army during the Korean War in Germany as a Communications Officer. He is in Heaven now in his own Field of Dreams playing ball with his former teammates that have passed already. He will be missed by family, friends and teammates.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Rosa Ann "Tootsie" Ziesemer Alusik, in 2000.
He is survived by two sons, Farlan Alusik and Finance' Kimberly Pacelli of Woodbridge and Paul Alusik and his wife, Bonnie Berkowitz, of Bloomsbury, NJ. George was very proud of both of his sons Farlan and Paul.
Funeral services will take place on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. from Costello-Greiner Funeral Home, 44 Green Street, Woodbridge. A Mass of Resurrection will follow at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Andrew Catholic Church, Avenel. Interment will be in Saint Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers please see Farlan Alusik regarding donations to charity for Former Major League Baseball Players.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kevin Donahue
December 5, 2021
I had the great fortune to meet Mr Alusik later in his life. I met him when he was umpiring youth baseball and softball games. Mr Alusik was a classy man and had a wonderful way with student athletes as they discovered their love of the game. RIP sir.
David Ellis
February 8, 2021
George was my favorite player as a kid in Denver in the 60s. My father said--he never looked like a ball player--lanky, wearing glasses. Looked more like a businessman. But he was a terrific player
I'll never forget hollering at him before the game . . and he waved back to me with his glove.
I'm sure others had similar wonderful stories about him.
David Gosoroski
June 15, 2020
As an eleven-year-old kid in Kansas City in 1962 who lived, ate and breathed baseball, one of my cherished memories of the Kansas City Athletics was attending a game with my seven-year-old brother where we had box seats right behind the 1st base dugout and watching the A's hit three back-to-back home runs, one of which was hit by George Alusik. Fireworks after home runs were a novelty in baseball then and I remember my eardrums feeling the brunt of those three explosions.
Terry French
April 19, 2020
Will always remember seeing "Turk" play. Had the pleasure of meeting him at a KCBHS reunion and getting his autograph.
Mark Moore
April 19, 2019
Remembering a great man on this anniversary of his passing. George Alusik will always be remembered by his fans here in Kansas City. Rest In Peace my friend!
Al WATERHOUSE
September 9, 2018
I worked with George at Fisher Scientific co in Springfield NJ, he was a good friend. I left Fischer in 1986, I remember him fondly. From time to timeout would wonder how he was doing. I sorry I missed his funeral, I would have paid my condolences, as I owed him that much. I always loved his stories about his time spent in MLB. Good bye George, I will see you again my friend
Greg Zanko
May 4, 2018
My sincere condolences to the Alusik family. Farlan, I remember your father reffing the Edison basketball league for many years. And I don't know if you remmeber this but when we both graduated MCC in 1987 you had me over your house and we spent our time talking to you Dad in the den. Years later, at my job I knew a card collector and I gave him a Lefty Grove card. In return I received a George Alusik card in great condition.
Michael Micho
April 27, 2018
May you rest in peace Mr. Alusik, with thoughts and prayers for your family and friends. Another former Detroit Tigers hero lost, but never forgotten by Tigers fans.
Paul Flynn
April 26, 2018
Sorry for your lost
Bob & Richie Jacobson
April 25, 2018
Heartfelt condolences from Bob Jacobson, Matthews, NC & Richie Jacobson, Ashkelon, Israel. Our beloved Father & Detroit Tigers scout, Irving K. "Rabbit" Jacobson, signed George. Bob has George's baseball cards & pictures of George on the wall of his baseball room. Fond memories of a wonderful man & world class athlete in baseball's golden era.
V L
April 25, 2018
Sincere condolences goes out to the Alison family for our sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn the sad loss of George.
Terry French
April 25, 2018
As a boy growing up in Kansas City in the '60's, I had the pleasure of seeing "Turk" play on a number of occasions at the old Municipal Stadium. Many years later I got his autograph and spoke with him briefly at one of the KCBHS reunions. My sincerest condolences.
Ron Grau
April 25, 2018
Sincere condolences to the Alusik family........I remember having Mr. Alusik's baseball card in my collection, and recall seeing him play against the Yankees on TV many times.....I recall Phil Rizzuto often stating on TV that he was from Elizabeth, as Mr. Rizzuto resided in Hillside.......
Mark Moore
April 25, 2018
The Kansas City Baseball Historical Society would like to extend our sympathy in the passing of George Alusik. George attended several of our Kansas City Athletics players reunions, and was honored to have him attend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Farlan and the rest of the family during this time. George will always be remembered here in Kansas City as a baseball hero, but for those who met him the past few years he has become an inspiration. Rest in peace George!
April 25, 2018
May the Most High give peace, strength and comfort to you during this difficult time.2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Norm Bloomfield
April 25, 2018
The greatest "Ripley Duster".....Our sincere condolences.....Joseph and Norm Bloomfield ....Elizabethport
April 25, 2018
Wishing your family deep sympathy as you take one day at a time. May God give you comfort to endure. With deepest sympathy
kristin
April 25, 2018
You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. IS 41:10
April 25, 2018
Dear Family, Please.accept our deepest condolences. May God comfort you and your family during this very difficult time. (Psalms 55;22)
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