Kenneth J. Travis Sr.

April 5, 2015

Kenneth Joseph Travis, Sr. left us on April 5th, at Field Home in Yorktown New York, surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born July 25, 1927, the first child of Rhoda and Edwin Travis, and was married to Maura G. Horton in 1950. They settled at High Street in Peekskill , New York where they resided for over 50 years. A navy veteran, Kenneth went on to a 35 year career at I.B.M., retiring in 1987. He loved to have his family gather at home and he was absolutely devoted to our Mom. They enjoyed traveling, spending time each year at their favorite destination, Hilton Head Island, accompanied by their children and grandchildren. Kenneth was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Peekskill. He was dedicated to the church and served it in numerous ways over the years. He was also a terrific golfer, a great baseball fan and enjoyed all sports. Kenneth is survived by his children, Kenneth Jr. and wife Margaret, Robert, David and wife Judith, and Maura Jean and husband Charles Haviland, his five grandchildren, Kaitlyn Travis, Lauren Travis, Allison Travis, Heather Haviland , Charles James Haviland, and two great grandchildren, Skylar and Mikey Cola. Kenneth is also survived by his sister Edwina Soderblom and nieces Jill Coletta and Christine Bree. He is predeceased by his wife Maura and daughter in law Mary Kathryn. A funeral service will be held at Dorsey-Carlone Funeral Home, Peekskill on Wednesday April 8, at 10 AM, followed by interment at Rose Hills Cemetery, Putnam Valley. Visiting at the funeral home on Tuesday, 5 -8 PM. The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church of Peekskill, 690 Highland Ave., Peekskill, NY 10566.