Dimitri "Jim" Traicoff

Dimitri (Jim) Traicoff, 94, recently of Waldorf, Maryland passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, Maryland. Born on August 8, 1928 in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Dimitriy P. Traicoff and Ruth (Winstead) Traicoff. Jim graduated from Granville High School in Newark, Ohio and continued on to serve in the United States Navy for 19 years. He worked an additional 18 years of Civil Service as a guard at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, a Diesel Engine Mechanic, and a Boiler Plant Operator at the U.S. Naval Station, in Washington DC. He was married to Helen E. Alvey on June 10, 1954, they were married 31 years. Helen came with 3 small boys that he raised as his own and then they added 5 girls to their family. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and making sure they were doing okay. He loved playing Bingo, winning scratch offs, calling all his children daily, eating Maryland crabs, telling jokes and stories of his Macedonian heritage. He enjoyed watching football, his favorite team was the Washington Redskins. He was a strong Patriarch to our family and will be greatly missed. Jim is survived by his 5 daughters; Sherry Y. Waldron (Gary), Nina L. Wood (Craig), Debora A. Knight (Robert), Tina J. Eubanks (Buddy†), Donna L. Goodwin (Ronald), 24 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. It’s remarkable how an only child grew such a large and loving family, this was his greatest achievement and gave him much pride. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife Helen E. (Alvey) Traicoff, life long partner Goldie Zickafoose, 3 sons Paul Acton Jr., Daniel Acton, James Acton, and grandson Paul C. Acton III. A Funeral will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Visitation 10:00AM-12:00PM with Memorial Service at 12:00PM Raymond Funeral Home, 5635 Washington Ave., La Plata, Maryland 20646. Interment to follow at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623. There will be a Chapel Service held at 1:45PM. Pallbearers: Jonathan Waldron, Guye Winfield IV, Corey Knight, Taylor Knight, Travis Williams, and Jonathan Acton. Honorary Pallbearers: Gary Waldron, Craig Wood, Bob Knight, Ronnie Goodwin, Hunter Smiley, Nate Combs, and Aaron Combs. Flowers and condolences may be offered at Raymond Funeral Home. “When tomorrow starts without me, Don’t think we’re far apart, For every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart”

Dimitri "Jim" Traicoff

August 8, 1928 - September 2, 2022