GENE LUDWIG entered into rest on JULY 14, 2010

Sept. 4, 1937 - July 14, 2010

Gene Ludwig, age 72, of Monroeville formerly of Regent Square, Wednesday, July 14, 2010.

Beloved husband of Patricia (Zamborsky) Ludwig. Predeceased by his three brothers: Edwin (surviving spouse, Violet) Ludwig of Monroeville, Roger Ludwig, and John Ludwig. wonderful uncle of Paul R, Mark, & Brian Ludwig.

Gene Ludwig was born in Twin Rocks, PA on September 4, 1937. His family moved to Swissvale, PA in 1941, where Gene spent most of his youth and graduated from Swissvale High School in 1955. His mother provided young Gene with piano lessons as early as the first grade at age 6 and witnessed his musical growth from then on. She would have preferred that he become a concert pianist but soon realized that his musical preference lay in Rhythm and Blues. Gene met Jimmy Smith in 1957 and that meeting spurred a major change in Gene's career - he wanted to play the Hammond organ. Two years later he bought his first Hammond organ (1959) and has never regretted his decision.

Friends will be received Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL) corner of Beatty Rd. & 48 North, Monroeville (412 856-4747).

A Musical Tribute Jam in memory of Gene will take place Wednesday 11 AM at Palmieri's Restaurant in Plum with a luncheon to follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pittsburgh CAPA School, 111 Ninth St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 so that a young individual may learn how music can touch their life.

www.jobefuneralhome.com/

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