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Gotthard Nilsson Obituary

GOTTHARD "NILS" NILSSON - a longtime resident of Stamford and well known Floor Installer throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties, died Wednesday, September 21, 2005 in Stamford Hospital from heart complications. Nils installed wood floors for people such as Victor Borge and Vivian Vance. His floors have stood the test of time and at age 83, he was still receiving calls complimenting him on how great his floors were.

Nils is survived by his son Sigvard Nilsson, daughter-in-law Karen Nilsson of Stamford; grandson Zachary Nilsson of North Carolina; and step-granddaughter Robyn Bothwell of Stamford; who had the pleasure of caring for Nils, with Sigvard and Karen for the past 6 years. Nils is also survived by his two sisters Marta and Brita of Sweden, Nils' native country.

Friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Services and interment will be private.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Advocate on Sep. 27, 2005.

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