Obituary of Ludwig E. Takacs

Ludwig E. Takacs Thompson Ridge, NY Ludwig E. Takacs, a retired carpenter for Local Union 19 in Newburgh and 48 year resident of the area passed, away at his home on Wednesday February 13, 2013. He was 80. The son of the late Franz Takacs and Emelia Juron Takacs, he was born in Pressburg, Slovakia but was raised in Linz, Austria. Ludwig was a member of the German Club in Ossining and in Middletown, and served his county from 1956-1958 in the US Navy. Survivors include his children; Brunhilde "Brony" Walsh of Florida, Ludwig "Lucky" Takacs of Bethel, NY and Erika Karmolinski and her husband Darren of Walker Valley, 5 grandchildren; Christopher and Patrick Walsh, Louis Takacs, and Travis and Dylan Karmolinski, 2 great grandchildren, Joseph and Mariah Walsh, brother, Karl Takacs and wife Tuyet of Louisiana, sisters; Annie Hager and husband Kurt and Helene Gaudiner and husband Mitch both of Wappinger Falls, NY, and further survived by and many nieces and nephews. Ludwig is predeceased by his wife Dorothy, and brothers, Franz and Joseph Takacs. Visitation will be held on Monday February 18, 2013 from 6-8pm at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc. 1525 Burlingham Rd Pine Bush. Funeral services will be offered on Tuesday February 19, 2013 at 11am at the funeral home with Fr. Kevin Gallagher officiating. Burial will take place in the family plot in New Prospect Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America, 5716 Corsa Ave, Suite 203, West Lake Village, California, 91362. Arrangements entrusted to the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc. Pine Bush. www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com