Harry Luedemann

Harry Luedemann, 91, of East Taghkanic, NY died peacefully surrounded by family on December 22, 2013 in Hudson, NY from pneumonia.

Harry was born on September 16, 1922 in Hamburg, Germany. He married Elsa (Truschinskis) on December 22, 1945. He came to this country to make a better life for his family. He and his predeceased wife Elsa worked as superintendent of an apartment building. Additionally he worked as a maintenance worker in Manhattan. They retired to Warwick, NY and Harry moved to East Taghkanic in 1998 several years after his wife's passing. All his life he had a strong love for dogs, especially his last dog, Dixie, a miniature German schnauzer, who predeceased him. Harry lived on his own until his death. He had a long and healthy life.

He is survived by his daughters, Jutta Rodio (Matty) of Ronkonkoma, NY and Renee Nostrand (Paul) of East Taghkanic, NY, granddaughters Dawn Lorello (Joey) of Ronkonkoma, NY, and Kara Desiderio of Brooklyn, NY and great grandson Vincent Lorello of Ronkonkoma, NY. He was predeceased by granddaughter Kim Rodio of Ronkonkoma, NY.

Harry's ashes will be buried at the Warwick Cemetery where his wife and mother are buried in the spring at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the Churchtown Fire Company, 2219 Route 27, Hudson, NY 12534 and the Greenport Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 275, Hudson, NY 12534.

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