Van Ritshie, ‘iconic' voice of Metro-North and LIRR announcements, dies at 80
Known for informing riders in his familiar voice "This is the train to...", Van Ritshie died at the age of 80 after spending more than 50 years in the radio and voiceover business.
Man who voiced Metro-North announcements dies
The iconic voice behind the Metro-North Railroad’s automated announcements has died. The railroad made the announcement Wednesday that Van Ritshie died earlier this month. He was 80 years old. “Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones,
NYers mourn Van Ritshie, longtime voice of LIRR, Metro North announcements: ‘That voice is the Long Island Rail Road’
He’s left a gap in the hearts of commuters. Van Ritshie, who for three decades cautioned MTA riders to “watch the gap” as the official announcement voice on LIRR
Van Ritshie, iconic voiceover of customer announcements on the LIRR and Metro-North, dead at 80
Van Ritshie, the iconic voiceover actor of customer announcements on the LIRR and Metro-North, passed away at 80 back on Nov. 3.
Van Ritshie, voice of LIRR and Metro-North announcements, dies at 80
Ritshie’s voice was heard by millions of New Yorkers as he delivered announcements on LIRR and Metro-North trains.
Beloved voice of Metro-North and LIRR passes away
Ritshie, 80, recorded the distinctive train station announcements in 1995, which remain in use today.
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