Alec A. Vlahos, Jr.

Alec A. “Butch” Vlahos Jr., 78 of Cheshire, passed away on Thursday January 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Dawna R. (Horton) Vlahos. Born Alec A. Sakallarakis, Jr. on September 30, 1946, in Lynn, MA, he was the son of the late Alec A. and M. Valarie (Ray) Vlahos. 

 A proud graduate of Northeastern University, Alec earned his Bachelor's Degree and went on to have a successful career at IBM, where he served as a manager of systems engineering for many years before retiring. After his career at IBM he opened his own company Six Sigma Consulting. His passion for learning and teaching never waned; after closing his company, he shared his knowledge and love for math tutoring and teaching students at Cheshire Academy and Saint Bridget School.  

Beyond his professional achievements, Alec was known for his love of volleyball and his dedication to his family. He found immense joy in spending time with his grandchildren, often challenging them with math projects that sparked their curiosity and creativity. Alec was also an active member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Waterbury, where he cherished his faith and community.  

Besides his wife Dawna, Alec leaves his son, Nicholas A. Vlahos of Cheshire; his daughter, Andrea J. Ober and her husband Nicholas of Naugatuck, his sister, Faith M. McRobbie and her partner Mark Purdy of Derry, NH; his brothers, Anthony D. Vlahos and his wife Karen of North Fort Myers, FL and Noah Vlahos and his wife Beth of Swampscott, MA; his beloved grandchildren, Matthew, Nathan, and Alec. He also leaves cherished friends Jim and Eileen Newton and Mike and Sandra Zambruski. Alec was predeceased by his brother John David Vlahos.  

Family and friends may gather at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire 615 South Main Street on Monday January 20, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A Trisagion Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services in celebration of Alec’s life will be held on Tuesday January 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 937 Chase Parkway in Waterbury. Burial will follow in Cheshire Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 230 East Ohio Street Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60611 or to the National Down Syndrome Society 1155 15th Street NW Suite 540 Washington DC 20005.