Memorial for much-loved Detroit restaurateur Greg Mudge

From left, Greg Mudge’s stepfather, Ed Pressley, mother, Sandy Pressley of Warren, and widow, Liza Pulgini, of Ferndale attend the memorial for restaurateur Greg Mudge outside of Mudgie’s Deli and Bar in Detroit on Sept. 19, 2021. The memorial began at Dean Savage Memorial Park and marched to Greg Mudge’s restaurant, Mudgie's Deli and Bar. (Nic Antaya, Special to The Detroit News)

Greg Mudge’s mother, Sandy Pressley, of Warren, left, embraces Javonte Shawver of Detroit during the memorial for restaurateur Greg Mudge in Detroit on Sept. 19, 2021. “He taught me everything I know about cooking,” Shawver, a former employee, said. The memorial began at Dean Savage Memorial Park and marched to Greg Mudge’s restaurant, Mudgie's Deli and Bar. (Nic Antaya, Special to The Detroit News)

Members of the Detroit Party Marching Band and Gabriel Brass Band perform during the memorial for restaurateur Greg Mudge outside of Mudgie’s Deli and Bar in Detroit on Sept. 19, 2021. The memorial began at Dean Savage Memorial Park and marched to Greg Mudge’s restaurant, Mudgie's Deli and Bar. (Nic Antaya, Special to The Detroit News)

Greg Mudge’s stepfather, Ed Pressley, from center left, mother Sandy Pressley of Warren and widow, Liza Pulgini-Mudge, of Ferndale attend the memorial for restaurateur Greg Mudge outside of Mudgie’s Deli and Bar.

Attendees march along Porter Street to Mudgie’s Deli and Bar during the memorial for restaurateur Greg Mudge in Detroit on Sept. 19, 2021. The memorial began at Dean Savage Memorial Park and marched to Greg Mudge’s restaurant, Mudgie's Deli and Bar. (Nic Antaya, Special to The Detroit News)

Greg Mudge’s father, Terry Mudge, speaks during the memorial for restaurateur Greg Mudge outside of Mudgie’s Deli and Bar in Detroit on Sept. 19, 2021. The memorial began at Dean Savage Memorial Park and marched to Greg Mudge’s restaurant, Mudgie's Deli and Bar. (Nic Antaya, Special to The Detroit News)

Members of the Detroit Party Marching Band and Gabriel Brass Band perform during the memorial for restaurateur Greg Mudge at Dean Savage Memorial Park.

Melissa McNabb of Madison Heights, left, and Jennifer Foor of Wyandotte embrace during the memorial for restaurateur Greg Mudge.

Greg Mudge’s stepfather, Ed Pressley, center left, and mother Sandy Pressley of Warren attend the memorial for restaurateur Greg Mudge outside of Mudgie’s Deli and Bar.

Members of the Detroit Party Marching Band and Gabriel Brass Band perform during the memorial for restaurateur Greg Mudge at Dean Savage Memorial Park.

Monsignor Charles Kosanke speaks during the memorial.

Justin Ivey of Beverly Hills speaks during the memorial.