Alex was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Rosina K. Riccardo and Alexander G. Perakis. His father was a Greek native who worked in the coal mines while his mother was full Italian and a homemaker, which he took great pride in his heritage. Alex attended school, K-12, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He enrolled in the United States Navy his senior year of highschool with two of his best friends. Shortly after, he was shipped out to Virginia for basic training. After basic training he became an electronics instructor. Al was never interested in drinking but loved to dance which is how he met the love of his life, Katherine, at a USO dance. They dated for a short period of time and were married the day after he was honorably released from the Navy. Being married for sixty-one years, they shared many memories, stories, and achievements together. Shortly after leaving the Navy, he became an electronics instructor for the FAA for thirty three years. Alex loved being a part of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, which over the years became a second home to him and Katherine. He loved to help, one of the biggest ways he helped his community in particular was donating blood, which he did at least 180 times over the course of his life. When he wasn’t at the church or with his wife, he could be found tinkering and fixing things around the house and church.
Alex is predeceased by his parents, his sister, Marie, and his wife. He is succeeded by his four children- Alex, Mary, Susan, and George, eight grandchildren- Alex, Olivia, Brian, Joseph, Christopher, Cole, Kelli, and Lex, and six great-grandchildren- Abigail, Leah, Lily, Ava, Arya, and Freya.
Alex was easily one of the best men you could’ve ever met in your life. Not only was he a funny and bright spirit in the room, he was truly a character that loved his family and faith. May his memory be eternal.
