Ludovit M. Linczenyi

Albany- Ludovit Linczenyi (Ludi), 77 of Albany, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Ludi was born May 20, 1945, in Czechoslovakia. In 1948 he and his parents, Ema and Ludovit, fled Czechoslovakia when the Communists took over. They emigrated to Canada, beginning a long period of exile from their native land. In 1956 they moved to Munich, Germany where Ludi’s parents worked for Radio Free Europe. Ludi graduated from the American High School in Munich and then entered the American College in Paris, France. After three years, he transferred to SUNY Albany where he graduated with a master’s degree in French language and literature. Ludi often reminisced about his college days in Paris and times later in Nice, France, supervising SUNY exchange students. Ludi taught French at SUNY Geneseo for a few years but returned to Albany where he eventually retired from the NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Ludi was a friend of Bill’s for 41 years. He made many good friends over the years in that community. Ludi was predeceased by his parents, Ema and Ludovit, his brother Igor and his longtime friend, Michael Attwell. He is survived by his beloved partner of 33 years, Janet Bruce and her sister, Sister Mary Bruce, CSJ. He is also survived by many friends, including his college buddies, Lee Helsby and Richard Bove. Having been exiled from his native Czechoslovakia, Ludi never knew numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Janet would like to thank Dr. Brian Murray for years of care and compassion for Ludi and the 911 responders who came so many times to assist Ludi in the past few months. Relatives and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen Street, NY 12206 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The family request all visitors to please wear a mask. Also only enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot doorway. Memorial Contributions in Ludi’s memory may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 362 State St., Albany NY or the charity of one’s choice. To view other helpful services please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com.

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Ludovit M. Linczenyi

May 20, 1945 - August 14, 2022