George C. Dimitrakis, 78, died after a long illness due to cancer. He was the husband of Anastasia ''Ann'' (George) Dimitrakis. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the son of late Costas and Mary (Kolovelonis)Dimitrakis.
He was a veteran of World War II. He served as a Radio Operator in the Army/Air Corps with the occupation forces in Germany. He earned a BS degree from Northeastern University and was a Certified Contracts Manager.
Mr Dimitrakis was employed by the Federal Governmant for 30 years. While working for the Defense Contract Audit Agency, he served in senior managerial positions. He also served as Procurement Liason Auditor. Prior to retiring he was the Deputy Director of Pricing at HQ Electronic Systems Division at Hanscom Airforce base where he was actively involved in the price negogations of major systems acquisitions.
After his retirement, he worked for several defense contractors as a contract administrator for financial analyst and overhead specialistss. He spent the last 10 years of his career working as a consultant to several companies involved in a variety of contract issues.
He served in 1972, 1973 as President of the Boston Chapter for the Association of Government Accountants where he was an active member for over 50 years. He was a member of the George K. Menichos, Post 325, American Legion for many years, and the Pan Messenian Captain Krombas Chapter.
Mr. Dimitrakis was a member of St. Athanasius The Great Greek Orthodox Church in Arlington and he was also a member of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cambridge for 54 years.
In addition to his wife Anastasia, he is survived by his brother John C. Dimitrakis of Dedham. His sister in laws, Kalliope Nichols, Kathryn Elios and Dennis George and his wife Maureen. He is also survived by nephews and nieces: Irene Elios, Charles Elios, Victoria Gryzbinski, Dennis George, Steven George, Christine Whelden, Diane Tommozzolli, Andy George, Dr. Michael Fialkow and Deborah Fialkow and many cousins in the United States and in Greece.
He was precedeased by his brother Marius Dimitrakis and sister Helen Fialkow of Seattle, WA.
Memorial donations may be made to the above named church.