John Perakos

John Perakos, 92, of Wellington, FL, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was born to Peter G. and Julia (Ladany) Perakos in New Britain, Connecticut on January 7, 1918. He graduated from the Roxbury Academy in Cheshire, CT and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. John served Our Country proudly during WWII, fighting in the South Pacific with the Army Air Corps. For his brave and courageous service, he was awarded The Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. He was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in New Britain, CT; the Masonic Lodge in Southington, CT; The Jolly Rogers 90th Bomb Group Association and the International Polo Club in Florida. He was a former Joint Master of the Litchfield County Hounds, Litchfield, CT. John's memory will be cherished by his loving wife Marilyn (Potter) Perakos: a brother, Sperie Perakos and his wife Nikki of Orange, CT; and three sisters-in-law, Uky Perakos of Florida and Edith and Veronica both of CT, along with several nieces and nephews. Gravesides services will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Fairview Cemetery in New Britain, CT, where John will be put to rest with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in John's name to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 or St. David's In-The-Pines Church, 465 W Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414.