Obituary of Robert H. Ludlum

ROBERT H. LUDLUM Colonie - Robert H. Ludlum, 89 of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday June 19, 2009 in the comfort of his home. Born in Albany and raised on Matilda St, he was the son of the late John H. and Mary (Harpham) Ludlum. After high school he shoveled coal for the railroad which helped him go to college, where he received a BA from Ithaca College and an MA from NYS University. He was a WWII Veteran where he was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He started his career after WWII as a music teacher with the North Colonie School District and then became the Superintendent at Brittonkill Central Schools. In the 1960's Bob entered the insurance field with NY Life Insurance Corp. and eventually retired from Aetna Life & Causality. Bob regularly attended annual Marine Corps squadron reunions, reuniting with old friends and meeting new WWII friends. During the 50's he was choir director with a church in Albany and sang with them during the late 60's. A lifelong project guy who liked to putter, he was always fixing lawn tractors and working on small projects. Bob was well liked in the neighborhood and his terrific neighbors looked out for and took good care of him in his later years. He is survived by his 3 sons: Edward (Jean) Ludlum of Clifton Park, Frederick J. Ludlum of Boston MA, and Dennis (Margaret) Ludlum of East Greenbush; his sister Jessie (Ludlum) Orr of Virginia and one brother Kenneth Ludlum of Beacon, NY and several nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his Brother: John Ludlum Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 24 at 10:00 am at Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Ltd., 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham where his celebration of life will be officiated by Pastor Thomas Cirillo. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Tuesday from 4-7 pm at Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Ltd., 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Bob's memory to the American Parkinson's Foundation or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com