Ex-Longview mayor, civic leader Lou Galosy dies at 89

Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 8:16am

Longview — One of Longview’s most iconic figures — businessman, civic leader and former Mayor Lou Galosy — died late Tuesday just months shy of his 90th birthday.

Galosy was one of the city’s most influential civic leaders through the last half of the 20th century, known for his dapper dress, gentlemanly demeanor and business acumen. He served as mayor from 1985-91 and was instrumental in the founding of Good Shepherd Hospital, later Good Shepherd Medical Center.