Burton James Vilagi Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Burton James Vilagi of Amherst, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 91, on December 9, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Georgene M. Vilagi; his sister June Vilagi; his granddaughter Lauren Kutchenriter; and his parents, Lewis Vilagi and Anna Marie Vilagi.

He is survived by: his wife Barbara Mae Cowger Vilagi; and his children, John Vilagi (JoAnn) of Villa Hills, Sue Venzel (John) of Amherst, Scott Vilagi (Linda) of Amherst, Mike Vilagi (Kim) of Jacksonville, Burt Vilagi Jr. (Michelle) of North Ridgeville, Christopher Vilagi (Denise) of Brunswick and Edwin Cowger (Debra) of Amherst. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 200 St. Joseph Drive, Amherst, OH 44001 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and Tunnel to Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306.