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Martin Joseph Ludwig Jr.

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LUDWIG Martin Joseph Ludwig Jr. passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the age of 89. He was the beloved husband of the late Katherine Duffy Ludwig. Loving father of Martin (Marie), Mary (Angelo), Julia (Stanford), Donald (the late Regina), James (Patricia), Danny (Angela) and Nancy (John). Son of the late Martin J. Ludwig Sr. and Julia Madden Ludwig. Brother of Rita Pecunia and the late Viola, Alice, Lillian, Jenny, Joyce, Louis, Peter and Elwin. He is also survived and fondly remembered by his 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, many relatives and dear friends. Martin was a native of New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish, where he was a respected member of the Carpenter's Local 1846. He will be deeply missed by us all. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00AM - 11:00AM, followed by a funeral service beginning at 11:00AM. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or the American Heart Association at 800-242-8721.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Oct. 2, 2009.

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Keith Francois

November 23, 2022

Never got to meet you. Rita was my great grandma/ mom. Hope yall are having a good time in heaven.

Denise Champagne

October 6, 2009

James & Tricia,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. If there is anything I can do for you during this time please let me know. My prayers and thoughts are with you...

Angela Ludwig

October 3, 2009

Rest in peace "OLD MAN"

October 3, 2009

Martin was like the grandpa I never had. He's in a better place now and at peace. My heart goes out to all of the Ludwig family and I pray that God gives you all strength though this difficult time.

Jessica M. Piazza

Boots McKay

October 2, 2009

Danny and Angela
Our love and prayers are with you. Danny you were so good to the Old Man and I know you will miss him . you have great memories for always

October 2, 2009

Danny , Sorry for your loss ,your Dad will be sadly missed The Bertucci"s Family

Martha Alguera

October 2, 2009

Nancy and Fam.

So sorry about this loss in your life. You are in my thoughts. My sincerest condolences.

October 2, 2009

Nancy,

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Joe Noto

October 2, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our Deepest Sympathy.

Raye Ann and Rudy Mayer
Mandeville, La.

Robin Benedict

October 2, 2009

Dear Nancy,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. My condolences are with you and your family.

October 2, 2009

Nancy and Family.........My thoughts and prayer are with you.........Lisa Adams

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