- Date Of Death: August 7, 2006
- State: Connecticut
Constantine P. Proestakes, 86, of 401 Swanson Crescent, Milford, died at home Aug. 7, 2006. He was the husband of Helen Papaiouannou Proestakes. Mr. Proestakes, son of the late Peter & Paraskevi Proestakes, was born May 13, 1920 in Vresthena, Greece. He operated the Derby Drive In at Derby & the Boulevard in New Haven for many years. Prior to that, he was a chef in the Hotel Taft. During World War II, he served as a PFC in the US Army Infantry in France and was wounded at Normandy. He was the recipient of The Purple Heart. Beside his wife, he is survived by a son, Peter C. (Virginia) Proestakes of Orange; a daughter, Peggy (Michael) Losh of Woodbridge; and 4 grandchildren, Michael (Victoria) Losh, Paul Losh, Constantine (Dean) and John Proestakes. He was predeceased by a sister & 2 brothers.
