Artemis Perakos Miller

Artemis Perakos Miller, 90, of New Britain, wife of Capt. Herman Miller, died Wednesday June 16, 2004 at Southington Care Center. Born in New Britain, daughter of the late Peter Perakos Sr. and Julia Perakos, she was a member of New Britain High School, Class of 1932, she was also a graduate of Maryland College for Women. Married for 63 years to career submarine naval officer Capt. Herman Miller, ret. She raised her family around the country and world in New London, CT; Panama; Taiwan; Norfolk, VA; Providence, RI; Key West FLA; San Diego, CA; Alexandria, VA; and Washington, DC. She returned to New Britain when her husband retired from the Navy in 1962. Artemis was a dedicated volunteer with the American Red Cross and various hospitals where she lived, including the Womens Auxiliary of New Britain General Hospital where she completed 23 years of volunteer service until she became disabled. She chaired various Christian womens groups including Church Women United, the Ladies Philoptochos Society and the Daughters of Penelope. She was an avid Womens Garden Club member who became a skilled flower arranger and who won many ribbons including blue ribbons and the best in show at the state level. She was an avid golfer who loved to walk the golf courses at Bell Haven in Virginia and the Shuttle Meadow Country Club. Although tiny, she once won a tournament at Shuttle Meadow. Artemis was devoted to her brothers and subscribed to the Greek tradition of brothers first in all things. Surviving is her husband Capt. Herman Miller, U.S. Navy retired; she leaves two daughters, Mary Hules and her husband Jim of Memphis, TN; and Julia Bogdan of Southington; three brothers, Sperie Perakos and his wife Nikki of Orange; John Perakos and his wife Marilyn of Wilmington, FLA; and Peter Socky Perakos, Jr. and his wife Veronica of Plainville; four grandchildren, Douglas Pierce and his wife Misty; Diane McKinney and her husband John; Marilyn Bogdan and her significant other Donald LoRusso; and Phillip Bogdan and his wife K.C.; three great grandchildren, Lacey Pierce, Michelle Pierce, and Daniel Pierce; three sisters-in-law, Edith Perakos of Kensington; Ukania Uky Perakos of Farmington; and Signa Miller of Tacoma, WA; a niece, five nephews and their spouses including Irene and Jeffrey Burke; Dr. Peter and Darlene Perakos; Thomas Perakos; Peter Perakos II and Debra; Peter Socky Perakos and Paul Perakos. She was predeceased by two brothers, Dr. George Perakos and Steven Perakos. Funeral services will be held Monday 11 AM at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 301 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Sunday evening 5 to 8 PM with a Trisagion service being held at 7:30 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church Endowment Fund. Please share a memory of Artemis with her family on our online guestbook by clicking on "Guestbook" at the bottom of the page.

Artemis Perakos Miller

October 30, 1913 - June 16, 2004

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Artemis Perakos Miller

October 30, 1913 - June 16, 2004

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