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Nikolla Vlash Obituary
Nikolla Vlash, 86, formerly of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Monday January 18, 2106. Nikolla was born in Albania on February 15, 1929.
Nikolla was a freedom fighter in Albania fighting against the Communist Regime. He immigrated to the United States, with his wife Terezina, in the mid 1950's and began his career as a machinist at Conde Nast through the 1960's.
Nikolla is survived by his daughters, Irene Ropicki and her husband John, of Stamford and Lisa Vlash of Wilton, his daughter-in-law Leidi Vlash of Bethel and his grandchildren, Jeffery Vlash, Brian Ropicki, Vanessa Ropicki, Steven Vlash, Theresa Vlash and Michael Vlash.
Nikolla was predeceased by his loving wife Terezina Vlash, and his sons Zef Vlash and Mark Vlash.
A funeral procession will leave the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT on Friday January 22, 2016 at 9:20AM and proceed to St. Mary's RC Church, 566 Elm Street, Stamford, CT for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:00AM. Interment will take place at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Rockrimmon Road, Stamford. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday January 21, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00PM.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com.
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Nancy K.
February 2, 2016
I knew Mr. (Nikolla) Vlash only briefly. I knew his son Mark Vlash from back in the late 80's/early 90's when we were friendly. I really liked his father who was a very sweet man - always smiling. He loved when I would come over to the house on Lee Street to visit with Mark. I lived within walking distance then and remember they had a Cherry tree in their yard. I was very shocked to hear about Mark's passing in 2007 at such a young age - something I only learned of recently. I am glad his Dad lived to be 86 and that his passing was peaceful. I wish the family well and send my sincerest condolences.
JOE ROMEO
January 26, 2016
Rest in peace Mr Vlash I'm so sorry for loss Lisa
Jim
January 25, 2016
Rest in Peace Mr Vlash, say hello to Zef for me
Susan Cyboski
January 21, 2016
Lisa,
Condolences on father's passing. May he rest in peace.
Linda Vetti
January 20, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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