John A. Travis, age 80 passed away peacefully after a long illness on November 12, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Albany.
Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Adelbert and Barbara (Gansle) Travis.
graduate of Phillip Schuyler High School he later proudly served his country in the US Army for 2 years and was honorably discharged as a PFC.
John then returned to Albany and worked for Niagara Mohawk as an underground lineman, retiring in 1994 after 30 years. John was a lifetime member of the Bucci McTague Post #1530 in Albany. He will be remembered by many as a hardworking, kind and honest family man.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ruth (Mizener) Travis; father of Susan, David, Kimberly (David) Bastian, Deborah Goss, and Steven (Jamie) Travis; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. He was the beloved brother of Ruth Occhialino (late Anthony), Mary Bartlett (late Arthur), William Travis (late Mary) and Frank Travis (late Joan).
Interment with Full Military honors in the Graceland Cemetery, Albany NY.
Source: Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Albany, NY
John A. Travis, age 80 passed away peacefully after a long illness on November 12, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Albany.
Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Adelbert and Barbara (Gansle) Travis.
graduate of Phillip Schuyler High School he later proudly served his country in the US Army for 2 years and was honorably discharged as a PFC.
John then returned to Albany and worked for Niagara Mohawk as an underground lineman, retiring in 1994 after 30 years. John was a lifetime member of the Bucci McTague Post #1530 in Albany. He will be remembered by many as a hardworking, kind and honest family man.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ruth (Mizener) Travis; father of Susan, David, Kimberly (David) Bastian, Deborah Goss, and Steven (Jamie) Travis; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. He was the beloved brother of Ruth Occhialino (late Anthony), Mary Bartlett (late Arthur), William Travis (late Mary) and Frank Travis (late Joan).
Interment with Full Military honors in the Graceland Cemetery, Albany NY.
Source: Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Albany, NY
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