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George P. Pulakos, 76, a resident of New Mexico since 1951, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla; daughters, Kathy Motschall and husband, Paul of Petoskey, MI, Gretchen Anaya and husband, David of Albuquerque, Joan Pulakos and husband, Tom Fletcher of Pullman, WA, Tacy Pulakos of Reno, NV, and Lesa Vigil and husband, Steven of Pullman, WA; son, Dino Serna Pulakos of Albuquerque; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Elaine Adam; brother, Milton Pulakos and wife, Barbara Poska; longtime family friend, Vivian Kardaras, all of New York City, NY; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Brown Pulakos. Mr. Pulakos, a native of Erie, PA, graduated from Choate Preparatory School in Connecticut and attended Dartmouth College until 1942, when he enlisted in the U.S. Military Service. He served with the 8th Weather Squadron, North Atlantic Division until his discharge in 1946. Mr. Pulakos returned to his studies in accounting and received his certificate as a C.P.A. in 1956. He started his own practice in 1958 and in 1972, formed the accounting firm of Pulakos & Alongi, which continues in business to this day. Mr. Pulakos was active in many professional areas, holding committee appointments at the local, state and national levels, particularly serving in the area of teaching fellow accountants in various specialty areas. Mr. Pulakos was also active in civic activities, having served for many years on the Community Advisory Board for KNME-TV5 and related organizations. He served as treasurer to the Albuquerque Woodworker's Association for many years. Mr. Pulakos was well known as a speaker to various charitable and civic organizations. Upon retirement from active practice, he served on the State Board as Accountancy Investigator of Complaints. Mr. Pulakos also held appointments to various offices at the local, state and national levels. He was recently named to the 1998 Lifetime Achievement Awards in recognition of his outstanding achievements and dedication to the C.P.A. profession. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Monday, 2:00 p.m., at the First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd. NE, with Rev. Marlin Gilbert officiating. Private interment of cremains will take place at SAnta Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to KNME-TV5, Memorial Contributions, 1130 University Blvd. NE 87102 or to Health Care for the Homeless, 805 Tijeras Ave. NW 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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