Cruise Director Gene Young has passed away

[GPPhilly]

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
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[styles27]

Oh my God that’s terrible news. I’m so sorry to hear this. 
May he rest in peace. 

[deweytrader]

So sad, had him as a cruise director many times.  A very nice man, thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

[kernow]

Oh no, so sad, we had him on Virtuosa last year. Condolences to his family and friends.

[JAGR]

So sad.  Enjoyed him as a CD on Carnival three times and twice on MSC.  May he rest in peace.

[Two Wheels Only]

I met him on Seaside and have seen him on TV specials/documentaries many times. 

 

Here's a recent clip.....

 

 

[macusr]

Very sorry to hear this news.  We had Gene as our CD on our Seaside cruise and just last month on Seascape.

[Preziosa]

So sad, he was MSC Cruises  Best Cruise Director

[styles27]

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. 

[mmbcater]

Life is so very precious, God Bless His Soul....

 

[morpheusofthesea]

"That best portion of a man's life are his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love." Wordsworth

[sidari]

Heard from a friend that it is not him but someone aged 79. I know Gene was not that old.

[Two Wheels Only]

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?

[styles27]

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. 

[Cruisergal1208]

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. 

[styles27]

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. 

[cruiselovrs]

Wrong Gene Young. The man who passed away was 85.

[Motegi]

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.

 

[happy cruzin]

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

[Preziosa]

Who Can confirm correct who has past away...

Is it Our Cruise director or not......

 

[ready2cruzagain]

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/

[styles27]

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. 

[macusr]

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 

[Cruiser21]

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.

[GPPhilly]

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