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July 9, 2021 |
Tom Perry
For someone who rarely raised his voice, Dr. Gamaliel “Gama” Perruci knew how to make an impression on anyone he met.
Whether it was engaging his students through an animated discussion in Foundations of Leadership or challenging his peers during a faculty meeting, Perruci made sure everyone understood where he was coming from while also listening to their opinion.
Perruci, who joined the College in 1999 and served as the Dean of the McDonough Leadership Center since 2003, passed away on Friday (July 9, 2021) after a courageous battle with cancer.
“Our prayers are with Gama’s wife, Kathleen, their three children, the entire Perruci family, friends and members of the Marietta College community,” said Marietta College President Bill Ruud. “For the past 22 years, Gama has been a vital member of the Marietta College family, and he had a positive impact on a generation of students. We are all saddened to lose such a caring and devoted member