COOPERSTOWN - Marjorie V. Ludecker, 80, of Cooperstown, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at Bassett Hospital following a short illness. Born Aug. 30, 1929, in New York City, she was one of three daughters of Patrick J. and Margery (Mackey) McEntegart. At a young age she moved with her family to Great Neck, where she was raised. On Oct. 8, 1955, she was married to Emil J. Ludecker at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in Great Neck, by her uncle, the Archbishop Brian McEntegart. Emil and Marge thereafter lived and raised their family in West Nyack. She was employed for many years as a social worker by the Rockland County Department of Social Services in child protective services. For many years the family spent free time at their farm on Winnie Hollow Road in the Town of Roseboom and, after her retirement in 1990, moved permanently to the farm. Following Emil's death in 2001, Marge moved to her current home in Lakeland Shores in the Village of Cooperstown. In keeping with her strong Christian faith and her need to help others, Marge was an active and tireless volunteer in her church and community. She was an active member of the Altar Guild and served as a Eucharistic Minister for her church, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Cooperstown. She also volunteered many hours at Meals on Wheels and at Bassett Hospital and prior to that for many years at Bernstein House, a half-way house for previously institutionalized individuals. In her free time, she especially enjoyed playing bridge, tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, doing crossword puzzles and reading. Marge is survived by her son, Michael Ludecker, his wife, Sherry, and their four children, Daniel, Vanessa, Andrew and Paige of Piney Flats, Tenn.; and by her son, James Ludecker, his wife, Suzanne, and their two daughters, Kristen and Megan of Florida. She is also survived by her two sisters, Patricia Murphy of Syosset, and Jane Dooher of Camillus; as well as by three close cousins, Mary Welch, Eileen McEntegart and Katie McEntegart; many nieces and nephews; and by her many church, community and bridge playing friends. Friends are invited to pay their respects from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Friday morning, Feb. 19, 2010, at the Tillapaugh Funeral Home, 28 Pioneer St., Cooperstown, when the family will be in attendance. Following visitation a Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's "Our Lady of the Lake" Roman Catholic Church in Cooperstown with Marge's cousin, Father Peter Worn, pastor of St. James Roman Catholic Church in Cazenovia, and Father John P. Rosson, pastor of St. Mary's Church, co-officiating. Burial will occur in the spring in St. Mary's Cemetery,The family suggests, that those who so desire, make contributions in Marjorie's memory to ST Judes Childrens Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, one of the many charities she supported. Arrangements are under the supervision of Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown and Milford.