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Claudia Wichinsky Obituary

CLAUDIA WICHINSKY Claudia Wichinsky, 63, a 43-year resident of Las Vegas, passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2011. Claudia was born Oct. 2, 1947, in Monticello, N.Y. Claudia owned the Mighty Marble Arcade in the 70's and became a major west coast distributor for arcade games, then president of Westronics. She was one of the first women in Nevada to receive a gaming license. Claudia had a kind heart and was considered a mother and grandmother to those who knew her. She is survived by her children Robyn (James) Hoffman and Jennifer Buss both of Los Angeles, and Keith Wichinsky of North Las Vegas; mother, Ann (Seymour) Kaplan of Las Vegas; father, Michael Wichinsky of Las Vegas; brother, Glenn Wichinsky of Boca Raton, Fla.; and grandchildren Brook Wichinsky, Joshua Miller, Gabriella Buss and Grayson Buss. A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Feb. 9, at Palm Cemetery Northwest, 6701 N. Jones. Contributions to Temple Sinai, 9001 Hillpointe Rd, 89134.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2011.

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Lori Salverson

March 15, 2011

From my family to the Wichinsky Family our deepest sympathy

Doris Brucken

March 15, 2011

Very sorry for your loss.

Freddy Bailey

February 12, 2011

Claudia was a gaming industry legend, the Wichinsky name goes hand in hand with the growth of the gaming industry in Las Vegas and indeed around the world. It was the wichinsky family that first brought the Bally slot machines to Nevada and helped the casino industry expand beyond it's wildest dreams.

We miss you already Claudia.

Freddy Bailey and your friends in the Industry worldwide.

Al Kress

February 10, 2011

Our most sincere sympathy to the Wichinsky Family on the loss of your beloved Claudia.
Ron Halliburton, Al Kress and Gene Lipkin
Hypoluxo, FL

Patsy ercoli

February 10, 2011

My deepest sympathy for the Family, Claudia was an amazing person, I will miss her so much, A Friend from Illinois, Love you Claudia My Prayers are with the Family, I will always have fond memories of our friendship,,,,,, Love Patsy

February 9, 2011

Keith, Jennifer and Robyn,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves memories that no one can steal.
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie, Marge, Laura and Steve (your long time neighbors.)

February 9, 2011

To her family and friends, we send our deepest sympathies. The Winard Family

joyce bell

February 8, 2011

Keith, Jennifer,Robyn...my deepest sympathy goes out to you guys! Your mother was an amazing parent and grandparent. She will be missed! Be strong you three and carry out her wishes and her legacy! Joyce (Cabrera) Bell and family

joyce bell(cabrera)

February 8, 2011

You will be missed!

Shasta

February 8, 2011

My love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Angela Pezzulo

February 8, 2011

Robyn you and your family have our deepest sympathy...your second family Angela , Jono, Jennna

Phil & Gerri DiRe'

February 8, 2011

Mickey, Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

George & Suzanne Levine

February 8, 2011

Claudia will be missed. To her family and friends, we send our deepest sympathies.

Paige Sterner

February 8, 2011

You know I love all of you. Stay strong. I loved Claudia so much. Always remember the good times. My fondest memory is Christmas mornings in my pjs with you guys and the late, late nights of video games with your mom serving the best food to us. All my love.....

Robert J. Piechowiak

February 7, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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