QUEENSBURY – George R. Galusha, 85, of Belle Ave., died in the arms of his grandsons, Matthew and Robert, and surrounded by his wife, and loving family, on Friday, March 24, 2017.
Born on September 26, 1931 in Fort Ann, he was the son of the late George L. and Izora (Paige) Galusha.
George graduated from Fort Edward High School and soon after, enlisted in the US Army. He was a proud veteran having served during the Korean War. During his time in the service, George married Geneva Leppard on October 21, 1952.
He enjoyed his job as Director of Research and Development at Chase Bag Company and made many friends during his lifelong career.
To know George was to love him. He had a great sense of humor that was appreciated by his family and friends. George also loved puttering with his woodworking and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Faith was an important part of George’s life. He was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls, where he served as a deacon and elder.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his infant son, Stephen George Galusha.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Geneva L. Galusha of Queensbury; his children, Lynn M. Galusha Dumas of Hudson Falls, Judy A. Ovitt and her husband, Roger Ovitt, Jr. of Gansevoort and John M. Galusha of Hudson Falls; his grandchildren, Matthew B. Dumas, Richard G. Sheerer, Robert J. Sheerer and his wife, Staycia, Joshua M. Galusha, Amanda E. Ovitt and Roger L. Ovitt, III; his great grandchildren, Dylan, Joseph, Thomas, Robert, Richelle and Derrick Sheerer and Rylee Ovitt; his brothers and sisters; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours and the funeral will be private.
Burial will be in Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Donald Merrihew for his compassion and special care during this difficult time.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 666775-8517 or the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls, 5 River Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
To the Galusha family, I am sorry for your loss. As a teenager I spent many of days on Belle Ave and Mr. and Mrs Galusha had all of the neighborhood kids in their home. Mr. Galusha would take me in the back yard and throw baseballs and football. We later became teammates on a mens slow pitch softball team. George the pitcher me the catcher. RIP to a great man.
Thank you for the kind words John!
Thank you John.
I grew up with the Galusha’s, and George was one of the kindest loving men I had the pleasure to know. My condolences to the family.
We’re so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
“We keep in our hearts forever the memories of those we have loved”
George was one of the best men we knew. A gentle, kind man with a great sense of humor. Our condolences to the whole family. He will be truly missed. (Hugs to my Bestie).
Uncle George was the sweetest most gentle man. May he rest in peace.
My most sincere condolences to my cousins for the loss of your Dad.