Michael Lerakis
May 30, 1935 - February 26, 2011
Michael Lerakis, 75, of Tinton Falls, passed away suddenly on Saturday February 26, 2011. Born in Chios, Greece, he lived in Metuchen for 25 years before moving to Tinton Falls in 1998. He worked for the Monmouth University Police Dept. as a security officer for the past 12 years. Before coming to the United States he worked as a deck hand on cargo ships. Michael was also the former owner of The Encore Luncheonette in Metuchen for 15 years. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Renae Paitakes Lerakis, his daughter; Michele Lerakis Pfeiffer and his son-in-law; Allan Jeremy Pfeiffer.
Michael Lerakis, 75, of Tinton Falls, passed away suddenly on Saturday February 26, 2011. Born in Chios, Greece, he lived in Metuchen for 25 years before moving to Tinton Falls in 1998. He worked for the Monmouth University Police Dept. as a... View Obituary & Service Information