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ROBERT VLASIC Obituary

VLASIC--Robert J. On May 8, 2022, surrounded by the love of his family, at age 96. Longtime resident and businessman of the Detroit area. Former chairman of Vlasic Foods and Campbell Soup Company. Devoted patriarch of the Vlasic Family. Beloved husband of the late Nancy R. Vlasic (nee Reuter) for 65 years. Dear father of James J. (Shari), William J., Richard R. (Vicki), Michael A. (Helen) and Paul A. (Adriana); also 17 grandchildren and five great-grand- children. Brother of Joyce "Sally" Blakeley. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday, May 27, 2022, 4pm until 7pm with a Prayer Service at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (between 13-14 Mile), phone 248-549-0500. Funeral Mass Saturday, May 28, 2022, 11am at St. Hugo of the Hills Stone Chapel, 2215 Opdyke Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304. Visitation at the church begins at 10:30am. Memorial tributes to Archdiocese Diocese of Detroit - Catholic Services Appeal, 12 State Street, Detroit, MI 48226-1823 or Henry Ford Health, Attn: Development Office, Suite 5-A, 1 Ford Place, Detroit, MI 48202. View obituary and share memories at: www.AJDesmond.com

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Published by New York Times on May 15, 2022.

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May

27

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel)

32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073

May

28

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church

2215 Opdyke Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Funeral services provided by:

A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel

32515 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073

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