Maria Perakis nee Perisinakis, fell asleep in our Lord on September 9, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Vasilios Perakis. Loving mother of George (Sarah) Perakis, Soula Perakis, and Harry (Christine) Perakis. Proud Yiayia of Nico (Kelly), Jacob, Jamie, Joshua, Maria, Effie, and great-grandmother of Jordan. Cherished daughter of the late Panagiotis and Garyfalia Perisinakis. Dear sister, cousin, aunt, godmother, and friend of many who will miss her. Both Maria and Vasilios immigrated from Crete and were owners of Vincent’s North Restaurant in Chicago. Friends and family will meet Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 10AM for visitation at Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church, 1207 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire, IL with funeral service to follow at 11AM. The funeral service may be viewed live or recorded on Ascension of Our Lord YouTube channel. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Maria’s name to the Greek American Nursing Home would be appreciated. Arrangements by Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, Ltd. 847-375-0095.
May her memory be eternal.
