In Memoriam

Window and Door Industry Veteran Philip Orsino Passes Away

Philip Orsino dedicated many decades of his life to a career in the window and door industry, as well as his time volunteering as a mentor and volunteering and fundraising for health care organizations. 

Veka Mourns Loss of Longtime Team Member Chris Young

After battling cancer for nine months, longtime Veka team member and friend Chris Young has sadly passed away.

First Veka President and CEO Charles Irwin Passes Away

A visionary in the vinyl extrusion industry, Irwin introduced PVC extrusion technology to the United States. 

Loewen Announces the Passing of Former President and CEO Al Babiuk

Former president and CEO of Loewen Al Babiuk has sadly passed away.

AmesburyTruth Vice President of Sales Vince Eslick Passes Away

AmesburyTruth's Vice President of Sales Vince Eslick has passed away after a battle with cancer. 

John Gerard Moroney of H.B. Fuller Passes Away

Glass industry veteran and H.B. Fuller business development manager John Gerard Moroney passed away on March 16. 

Panda Windows & Doors' VP Troy Baker Passes Away

A subject matter expert in the industry, Troy Baker passed away on May 31, 2024.

Winchester Industries Co-Founder George Yuhasz Passes Away

Co-founder and executive vice president of Winchester Industries sadly passed away on May 8, leaving behind a successful legacy and in the window and door industry. 

Glass Industry Veteran Larry Johnson Passes Away

Quanex announced that valued colleague and industry veteran Larry Johnson has passed away after a battle with cancer. With 42 years of experience in the industry, Johnson held multiple roles and also showed his dedication to advancing the industry through participation in FGIA and NGA.

Former Marvin President Frank Marvin Passes Away

His legacy is one of incredible personal impact on thousands of customers, employees and community members.

Glasslam Founder Steve Howes Passes Away

Steve Howes, founder of Glasslam, passed away.

Former President and CEO of AAMA Rich Walker Passes Away

FGIA announced the passing of Rich Walker, former President and CEO of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association.

GED Mourns Passing of Bill Briese

It is with a heavy heart that GED Integrated Solutions announces the passing of William (Bill) Briese, former GED research and development engineering manager.