CHRISTOPHER J. TRAKIMAS, age 61, Philadelphia School District boiler mechanic, passed away on May 18, 2016, after a courageous battle with injuries suffered from previous accident. Devoted husband of Michelle (nee Peters). Loving father of Stephanie Trakimas; Courtney Trakimas and her husband, Michael Zayas; and Christopher Michael Trakimas. Beloved grandfather of Anthony Zayas and Jaiden Smith. Cherished son of Diana Trakimas (nee Yarasavich) and dear brother of Diane Prestwood. Relatives, friends and members of SCIU 32 BJ are invited to his visitation Tuesday, 9:30am until 11:30am at L. A. DiGIACOMO FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1055 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, immediately followed by services 11:30am at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Temple University Hospital Burn Center, 3401 North Broad Street, 4th Floor Rock Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA 19140. (www.DiGiacomoFuneralHome.com)