Sam D. Traikovich age 83, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021.  Retired from North American Rockwell. Graduate of South High School Class of 1956 and a graduate of Columbus College of Art & Design.  Member of St. Mary Macedonian Orthodox Church.  Veteran US Army. He was an FAA certified private pilot and instructor.  Survived by loving wife, Susan G. Traikovich; sons, Steven (Susan L.) Traikovich, James (Kelly) Taikovich; stepdaughters, Dana and Deven; grandchildren, Gianna, Michael, Amanda, Demitria, Alek; sister, Luba Nastoff; cousin, Jordan (Sofia) Traikoff; other loving family and friends.  Preceded in death by parents, Dimitar and Stevanka Traikovich; brother, Thomas Traikovich.    Friends may call Wednesday 4-7 PM EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave.  Funeral service Thursday 10:30 AM St. Mary Macedonian Orthodox Church 400 S. Waggoner Rd. Rev. Radovan Cekovski officiating. Interment Maplewood Cemetery.