Eugene B. "Gene" Galusha

Eugene Galusha Obituary

Galusha, Eugene B. "Gene" CATSKILL, N.Y. Gene Galusha, 66 years, beloved husband of Karen Galusha, passed away on August 6, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital. The son of the late Bessie Galusha, Gene was born in Schenectady, N.Y. on August 20, 1941. He was educated in Schenectady and graduated from Linton High School. Gene was a graduate of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg Va. Gene was self-employed and spent his career working in television and radio as a narrator and announcer and worked on many popular radio, TV and commercial episodes and documentaries to include; PBS, NOVA, Masterpiece Theater, American Masters, Evening at Pops, ABC News, NFL Films, The Learning Channel, Court TV, National Geographic Explorer and Discovery Channel (New Detectives). He was a member of the Screen Actors Guild, American Foundation of Television and Radio Artists and Actors Equity Association. He was active in Williamsburg Va. and New York City. He was happiest when he was home looking out at the Hudson River in Catskill. Survivors include his wife Karen; cousin, Charlene Durham of Saratoga Springs; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Katie, Patrick, Emily, Connor, Diana, Olivia, and Brynn. Gene's family will always be grateful for the care and tenderness of the staff at St Peter's Hospital. The nurses, technicians, doctors, comfort staff, hosts security staff, Becky's House staff and anyone else who touched his life and theirs while he was ill. In honor of Gene a memorial celebration will be held at a later date to be announced. Gene was a sponsor since 1974 of Children Inc. Those wishing to remember Gene in a special way may send a contribution to Children Inc., 4205 Dover Road, Richmond, VA 23221-3267. www.ChildrenIncorporated.org Your best friend and wife Karen will forever love and miss you!

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 10, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Galusha

13 Entries

Daren McClelland

August 29, 2013

Loved your voice true pioneer! Golden voice, gift from God, thank him while you're up there!

Angie Monks

June 7, 2009

June 7, 2009
Dear Mrs. Galusha,
I am one of the thousands of viewers who knew Gene through his wonderful narrations. I recognized his voice in so many shows and commercials. I loved The New Detectives and watched every time it aired. No one made listening so enjoyable. He was flawless in his narrations. I once e-mailed him to tell him how much i enjoyed his shows and asked if he would share a picture of himself,so I could put a face to the voice. He was very kind but explained to me that because his work was "voice related", he told me to feel free to use my imagination as to what he looked like. Please accept my most sincere condolences on his passing. I can't tell you how shocked I was when I found out which was just today. I will keep him in my prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Angie Monks

Terri Hood

April 3, 2009

Too many times, I think, voice actors are taken for granted. You listen to them as you watch your program, not fully realizing the impact they make on what you happen to be watching.

After watching yet another episode of "The New Detectives," I needed to know who owned the commanding voice that guided me through many mysteries, murders and police investigations.

What a heartbreaking discovery to find that Gene Galusha, the voice who talked me through so many hours of television (my favorite narration of his was "The New Detectives" on the Discovery Channel), had passed away.

I feel like I've lost an old friend.

My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends.

Toni Dorfman

November 16, 2008

Gene played Macbeth in the first play we did in NYC at the Shade Company, in 1971. I was his Lady Macbeth. The sound of his beautiful voice and the purity, strength, and truth of his performance are unforgettable. He taught me a lot. And he was a sweetheart too. Please accept my sympathy.

robert mangino

October 29, 2008

rest in peace gene

Tom Wahl

October 7, 2008

Mrs. Galusha,

My heartfelt sympathy to you in the passing of Gene. I was shocked to learn of his passing. I loved his narration work. A wonderful voice, a natural at narration and a role model for us voiceover/voiceactors and narrators.

Leslie (Liston) Pettinato

September 5, 2008

I am stunned by the news of Gene’s passing and overwhelmed with sadness. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Joe Burbas

September 2, 2008

Please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of Gene.
We were lucky to have met him.

ST. PETERS SECURITY

August 25, 2008

MRS GALUSHA, OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Shelli Lotano-Southard

August 25, 2008

Dear Aunt Karen,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Gene was such a lovely man with a smile and a kind word for everyone. I enjoyed knowing him and having him share in our wedding celebration. I know he made you very happy and you will miss him terribly. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Shelli

PAT SHEEHAN

August 25, 2008

KAREN...SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GENE..MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU..

Colette & Dan Lannuier

August 25, 2008

Dear Karen,
So very sorry to hear of Gene's passing. We will always remember him with love. He was a very special guy.

Love,
Colette & Dan

Richard McCluney

August 12, 2008

Dear Karen,
I am so at a loss to express myself, my fondness for Gene and for you. Those of us who have known Gene for a long time saw his life made whole with his best friend - you. My sympathy and that of Sue's and all of us here who are just learning of the loss of Gene, share with you our own loss. Our Love goes to you and to Gene.

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