Rare GPPhilly Posted February 16, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) I saw in another forum that Gene passed away this week. He had just left the Seascape for his vacation. I know many on this board were very fond of him. Very sad news. Edited February 16, 2023 by GPPhilly misspelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare styles27 Posted February 16, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Oh my God that’s terrible news. I’m so sorry to hear this. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deweytrader Posted February 16, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 16, 2023 So sad, had him as a cruise director many times. A very nice man, thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted February 16, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Oh no, so sad, we had him on Virtuosa last year. Condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGR Posted February 16, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 16, 2023 So sad. Enjoyed him as a CD on Carnival three times and twice on MSC. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted February 16, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I met him on Seaside and have seen him on TV specials/documentaries many times. Here's a recent clip..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macusr Posted February 16, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Very sorry to hear this news. We had Gene as our CD on our Seaside cruise and just last month on Seascape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preziosa Posted February 16, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2023 So sad, he was MSC Cruises Best Cruise Director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare styles27 Posted February 16, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Two Wheels Only said: I met him on Seaside and have seen him on TV specials/documentaries many times. Here's a recent clip..... Life is so precious…puts everything in perspective that’s for sure. He was so young and full of life. Had the pleasure of meeting him on a HAL ship and was hoping to see him again on MSC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmbcater Posted February 16, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Life is so very precious, God Bless His Soul.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted February 16, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 16, 2023 "That best portion of a man's life are his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love." Wordsworth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted February 16, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Heard from a friend that it is not him but someone aged 79. I know Gene was not that old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted February 16, 2023 #13 Share Posted February 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, sidari said: Heard from a friend that it is not him but someone aged 79. I know Gene was not that old. I found this.... https://www.miamidade.gov/medicalexaminer/search_results.asp ...is there any other info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare styles27 Posted February 16, 2023 #14 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, sidari said: Heard from a friend that it is not him but someone aged 79. I know Gene was not that old. Definitely not 79. I’d say late 40’s if that. I hope it’s not him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisergal1208 Posted February 16, 2023 #15 Share Posted February 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, styles27 said: Definitely not 79. I’d say late 40’s if that. I hope it’s not him. That article wasn’t about our Gene. His family and fiancé have confirmed it as well as several MSC crew and staff. Is such a sad and emotional time for those of us who knew and loved him. My condolences to his friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare styles27 Posted February 16, 2023 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2023 12 minutes ago, Cruisergal1208 said: That article wasn’t about our Gene. His family and fiancé have confirmed it as well as several MSC crew and staff. Is such a sad and emotional time for those of us who knew and loved him. My condolences to his friends and family. Oh no I’m so sorry. I will keep them in my prayers tonight💕. I just can’t believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselovrs Posted February 17, 2023 #17 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Wrong Gene Young. The man who passed away was 85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motegi Posted February 17, 2023 #18 Share Posted February 17, 2023 OMG, what terrible news. Gene was our favorite Cruise Director on any cruise line and the best on MSC by far. He was so talented and so personable and had a way of making everyone feel welcome onboard. What a tragedy to lose such a wonderful man who was right in the prime of his life. Deepest condolences to his fiancee and family. He will be missed by all. Here is a photo of the last time we saw him on Seashore in February of 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted February 17, 2023 #19 Share Posted February 17, 2023 15 hours ago, sidari said: Heard from a friend that it is not him but someone aged 79. I know Gene was not that old. 12 hours ago, cruiselovrs said: Wrong Gene Young. The man who passed away was 85. Sadly it has been confirmed by ship officers, his family and here:https://www.miamidade.gov/medicalexaminer/search_results.asp?fbclid=IwAR1qvL8ldLHuKs6iLdZDkoeKiSabF4cyICnTCyHf6uU4vpSAtznmaDt1KOc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preziosa Posted February 17, 2023 #20 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Who Can confirm correct who has past away... Is it Our Cruise director or not...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted February 17, 2023 #21 Share Posted February 17, 2023 22 minutes ago, Preziosa said: Who Can confirm correct who has past away... Is it Our Cruise director or not...... It was him https://snbc13.com/gene-moimoi-young-msc-cruises-director-died-from-suicide-in-miami-death-obituary/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare styles27 Posted February 17, 2023 #22 Share Posted February 17, 2023 It’s hard to imagine someone who was so full of life and smiling every time we saw him could be suffering from depression. What a tragic ending to such a vibrant soul. Praying for him and his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macusr Posted February 17, 2023 #23 Share Posted February 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, styles27 said: It’s hard to imagine someone who was so full of life and smiling every time we saw him could be suffering from depression. What a tragic ending to such a vibrant soul. Praying for him and his family and friends. Absolutely heartbreaking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser21 Posted February 17, 2023 #24 Share Posted February 17, 2023 I may be mistaken but we were on last week sailing of Seascape and I believe he was at the white party which was Feb 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GPPhilly Posted February 17, 2023 Author #25 Share Posted February 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Cruiser21 said: I may be mistaken but we were on last week sailing of Seascape and I believe he was at the white party which was Feb 10th. From what I read he had just left for his vacation/break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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