Peter Albin Galuszka

About Peter

Peter Albin Galuszka, veteran journalist and author, passed peacefully on March 10, 2025 in Chesterfield County. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 15, 1953 to Navy Captain, Dr. Albin Adolph Galuszka and Doris Galuszka. He resided in Chesterfield over the past 25 years and is survived by his daughters Camille and Maria.

As an investigative journalist for over four decades, Peter was a bureau chief, reporter and editor at BusinessWeek and various newspapers and magazines. He wrote and blogged for The Washington Post and had articles published in The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune, among other notable platforms. His voice held a strong presence in Richmond's reporting scene, covering topics including energy, coal, economic development and politics.

Peter loved tennis, swimming, SCUBA diving and was typically found in the outdoors with a book in his hands. Excellent in the kitchen, Peter enjoyed cooking exciting new meals to share with the ones he loved. He devoted time volunteering to speak about local politics on community radio stations. His passion for research and uncovering a story will be missed.

The family will hold a private service in commemoration of Peter.