Frederic A. Ludwig

Fred Ludwig, age 69, of West Henrietta, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 after a valent fight against cancer. Fred was born on March 9th, 1953 in Rochester, NY to the late Jim and Miriam Ludwig. Fred graduated from Gates-Chili High School and attended the University of Toledo and SUNY Geneseo. Fred worked for over 20 years at Monroe Development Center as a Rehabilitative Assistant. He dedicated his life to people with developmental disabilities inventing numerous adaptive pieces of equipment to enrich their lives. It was not uncommon for him to bring clients to his home for Thanksgiving dinner. His true passion was music. As a gifted and talented drummer, Fred was a founding member of the band: Broken Avenue. The band played locally throughout Rochester and were known for their wide-ranging repertoire as well as writing and performing their own songs: many of the lyrics written by Fred. In fact, the band was with him at the end serenading him home to the angels. As an avid fisherman, Fred was happiest sitting in boat with a fishing rod in hand. His favorite fishing holes were Black Lake, NY and Northern Ontario, Canada. Over the last few years, he passed on this love to his great nephews: Cameron and Braydon. Fred is survived by his sisters, Pat Ludwig (Richard Vaccaro), Fran Ludwig (Thomas Jablonski, deceased) and Kathy Merrill (Robert) and his nieces and nephews: Rachel Daniels (Marc), Audrey Molinari (Todd), Eleanor Merrill (Thomas Rohrbach), Patricia Stonaker (Robert), Ryun Montenegro (Amber), Alejandro Montenegro (Katie), Gabrielle Montenegro and Mariah Montenegro. As well as numerous great nieces and nephews. In addition, he leaves behind his band ‘brothers’: Rick Meteyer, Dennis Morrisey, Rusty Powers, Ellery Reaves, and Ken Schumacher. His family thanks the staff at Geneva Living Center for the love and compassion they showed Fred in his final days. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to: Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester or a charity of your choice. A celebration of life will take place in the spring.

Frederic A. Ludwig

November 16, 2022