Quietly passed away at home in Somerdale on February 18, 2013 at the age of 70. Alex was rarely without a book in hand, the Barrons newspaper and the Wall Street Journal. His beloved grandparents, Frank and Marie Sherrer, encouraged his love of reading and education when he was a child. He was born on October 21, 1942, the eldest son of the late Alexander and Theresa Trakimas (nee Sherrer) in Gloucester City. He was the loving brother of Patricia (Richard) Woodland, Joseph (Jackie), Ann (Charles) Adams, the late Frances and the late Suzanne. He attended Gloucester Catholic High School (class of 1961) and St. Josephs University (class of 1966). He worked as a stockbroker with Walston & Co. in Philadelphia for many years. He is survived by his children Patricia and Jennifer Roche and their mother Barbara, Alexis Chen, Justin and Matthew and their mother Carole. He also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Kennedy Hospital and Laurel Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday, March 2nd from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at Saint Marys R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made out to Camden County Library System and sent to: Camden County Library System c/o William Brahms, Branch Manager, 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Alexander F. Trakimas. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142