Constantine C. Lambrakis, PhD., of North Haven, passed away on November 14th, 2020. He was the husband of Nijole Bagdonas Lambrakis. Born in Piraeus, Greece, he was the son of the late Christos and Metaxia Karkazis Lambrakis. He graduated from Bridgeport University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York where he received a PhD in Aerospace Engineering. Author of numerous published journal articles, his dissertation on negative shock waves remains widely cited. Dr. Lambrakis was a professor at the University of New Haven where he received a National Fellowship and held the position of Dean of Engineering for over a decade. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Dr. Christos Lambrakis and daughter Mia Samsel, four grandchildren, James Samsel, Georgia Lambrakis, Anastasia Samsel and KC Lambrakis. He is also survived by many relatives in Greece and The United States. There will be no calling hours. Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Dear Mia and Sasha,
I remember your dad and grandfather so fondly! He totally adored you both and it was a privilege to know him. May his memory and love stay with you forever..
My sincere condolences,
Elaine Thoma