Entered into rest surrounded peacefully by his family, on March 11, 2026. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Scime) Ludwig; Devoted father of James Anthony (Catherine) Ludwig and MaryBeth (Paul) McGrath; Cherished Papa of Anthony, Grace, Peter, and Timothy; Loving son of the late August Ludwig and Betty Dillman and son-in-law of the late Anthony and Mildred Scime; Dear brother of Harry and Kevin (Jeanette) Ludwig. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel)885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert Rd., on Sunday, March 15, from 2-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church, 1700 North French Rd., Getzville, NY 14068 on Monday, March 16, at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Jim was proud to be a 41 year kidney transplant recipient. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The National Kidney Foundation of Buffalo or Roswell Park Cancer Research Center.