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Ludwig S. Zerjav, Jr.

August 28, 1941 - July 27, 2023

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Obituary For Ludwig S. Zerjav, Jr.

Age 81, at home and with his family by his side, on Thursday, July 27, 2023, of Brentwood, formerly of Monroeville and Rankin.

Beloved husband of 35 years to Mary Zerjav; devoted father of Michael (Rebecca) Zerjav, Justin (Beth Gridley) Zerjav and Alexandra (Chris) Biedka; proud Papa of Piper Zerjav and Kristof Biedka; loving brother of the late Frances (the late James) Shogan; uncle of Georgette Greenwell, David (Tracey) Shogan, Dean (Michelle) Shogan, Connor and Emma Curtis and the late Jimmy and Curt Shogan. Also survived by Nancy Zerjav and family, cousins, neighbors, many friends and coworkers. Lud was born in Pittsburgh and aside from several years in the military service, lived his entire life there. He was a true Pittsburgh Steeler fan. He had a distinguished career at Moore Leonard & Lynch/Blythe Eastman/Paine Webber/ UBS. He retired after 42 years of service and maintained close relationships with many of his former co-workers throughout his life. He was active with the Vietnam veterans in his retirement and continued to stay physically active. He was an amazing husband, father and friend. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always made his loved ones laugh. He loved to read, loved to feed his family and loved to travel especially to the beach. He doted on his family and pets for his entire life. Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Log Church, 1540 Roseberry Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held privately at a later date. Arrangements made by the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Vietnam Veterans, Inc., PO Box 97765, Pittsburgh PA 15227 or Mary's Pence, 275 4th Street East #642, Saint Paul, MN 55101.

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  • August 06, 2023

    Gerri Lynn Meyer

    Mary and Family, You have my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

  • August 02, 2023

    Larry Z and Dana

    Mary, Lexi and family - Lud was one of the true greats. A great, loving, big-hearted Pittsburgh guy, friend, dad, etc. We love and admire you all and are so thankful for our friendship. My parents, Bill and Nancy certainly felt the same about you as well. What a great guy. We are always here to help 🙂 -- Larry and Dana

  • July 29, 2023

    C Ryan jedrzejas

    Aunt Mary and family. Im so sorry to hear about uncle Lud. I still remember the first time in met him about 1987 at my grandmother Mickeys house in new port richey Florida. I was in the pool with Stacy and you and uncle lud stopped by for dinner with my mom. He was so kind and nice to a bunch of bratty kids.

  • July 29, 2023

    Tiffany Tye

    My thoughts and prayers are with the Zerjav family during this time of grief.

  • July 29, 2023

    Georgette Greenwell

    Uncle Luddy was a beautiful man, Uncle , Husband, Father , Brother and friends. He will be missed dearly. No more suffering . He is surrounded by a lot of loved ones in Heaven. 🙏❤️