Natalie and Sperie PERAKOS

PERAKOS--Natalie and Sperie. Sperie Peter Perakos and wife Natalie "Nikki" Pappas Perakos of Orange, CT, inseparable and united for over 60 years, died respectively on April 5, 2021 and April 24, 2021. Mr. Sperie P. Perakos was born in New Britain, CT, and was a graduate of Yale University, Pierson College Class of 1938. Sperie Perakos was President and CEO of Connecticut Theatre Associates. He served the U.S. Army in WWII as a Captain in Intelligence in the 448th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion which participated in the Normandy invasion. Mr. Perakos received a Bronze Star and other honors for his service. In 2020 he was awarded the medal of the French Legion of Honor. Mr. Perakos was a fellow of Pierson College and active with Yale University throughout his life. Especially worthy of note was his dedication to the Peabody Museum of Natural History for numerous years. He remained active as Class Secretary. Mrs. Natalie "Nikki" Pappas Perakos was born in Detroit, MI and studied at the Detroit Conservatory of Music and was a member of the Michigan Opera Company. Nikki studied at the Yale Schools of Music and Drama. She was also an actress. Nikki was a fellow of Pierson College and the first woman to be appointed to the Yale Alumni Association. She was a volunteer for various organizations and contributed to the MMA Costume Institute, notably with the Charles James Butterfly Dress. Mr. Perakos was assisted by his wife Nikki in the production of the 1961 film "Antigone", an internationally acclaimed film. Mr. and Mrs. Perakos were members at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange, CT. The couple loved life and were inseparable. They brought much love, wisdom, and joy to those their lives had touched. They will be missed greatly. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 10am at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Orange, CT and can be viewed online at: www.saintbarbara.org For additional information visit www.wakeleememorial.com