Mr. Theophilakos, 88, died June 2, 2014, at Foothill Acres Rehabilitation Center in Hillsborough. Born in Perth Amboy, he resided there for most of his life before moving to Lakewood 10 years ago. He was employed as a machine operator with Chevron Oil Company in Perth Amboy for 38 years before retiring in 1985. He was a very active member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Perth Amboy and a United States Navy veteran serving in World War II. Mr. Theophilakos was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Theophilakos in 2006 and a son Dwight Theophilakos in 1988. Surviving are a daughter Lisa Maloney and her husband Neal of Hillsborough; two sons, Jonathan Theophilakos and his wife Nancy of Lakewood, and Deno Theophilakos of Kingston, N.Y.; two brothers, William Theophilakos of Manalapan and Lester Theophilakos of Connecticut; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Costello-Greiner Funeral Home, Woodbridge. A funeral liturgy followed at St. Demetrios, Perth Amboy. Entombment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Demetrios G.O. Church, 41 Wisteria Place, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861.
