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Nikolla Vlash, 86, Former Stamford Resident
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Nikolla Vlash, formerly of Stamford, died Monday, Jan. 18. He was 86.
Born in Albania, Vlash was a freedom fighter in Albania, fighting against the Communist regime. He immigrated to the United States, with his wife Terezina in the 1950s.
Vlash began his career as a machinist at Conde Nast through the 1960s.
He is survived by his daughter Irene Ropicki and her husband John of Stamford and Lisa Vlash of Wilton; his daughter-in-law Leidi Vlash of Bethel; and grandchildren Jeffery Vlash, Brian Ropicki, Vanessa Ropicki, Steven Vlash, Theresa Vlash and Michael Vlash.
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Reginald Cunningham, 82, Norwalk Resident
NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk resident Reginald Andrew Cunningham died Sunday, Jan. 17. He was 82.
An Army veteran of Korea, Cunningham worked for a time as a printer, eventually retiring as a manager from United House Wrecking.
He was a very active member of St. Philip’s Church, where he also served as an usher, and he was involved with the Scottish Games.
Cunningham is survived by his wife of over 58 years, Josephine (Lodato) Cunningham; children Andy Cunningham, Rich and Barbara Cunningham, Debbie Roddy, and Brian Cunningham; grandchildren Amanda, Jessica, Megan, Ryan Michael, Matthew, Car…
Rose Ruggiero, 93, Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Mount Vernon resident Rose Ruggiero died Monday, Jan. 18. She was 93.
For over 40 years, Ruggiero worked for the A&P and at Pat's Oakridge Bar & Grill in Eastchester.
She is survived by her sister Nancy Henlotter; and nine nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Carmine and Angelina Ruggiero; siblings Julia Rezza, Mary Jordano and brother Anthony Ruggiero.
Visiting hours will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Yannantuono Burr Davis Sharpe Funeral Home, 584 Gramatan Ave., Mount Vernon. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21…
