Philip "Achilles" Travers

TRAVERS, Philip "Achilles", was born on February 23, 1935 in Neptune, New Jersey to Michael Travers and Mary Travers. Phil died May 30, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona. Phil graduated from Asbury Park High School in New Jersey. He attended Campbell College in North Carolina. He was in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. He was a medic stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. After being honorably discharged he worked in the atomic energy field while living in Florida, New Jersey, and Ohio. Phil retired to Tucson, Arizona in 1977 where he was an active volunteer with TMC Hospice for over 20 years. He was an avid reader and jokester. He liked to discuss politics, religion and science. Phil is survived by his brothers, Jerry Travers (Judy), Joe Travers (Lydia), both of New Jersey and Jenny Travers Bouza of Connecticut. A Memorial Service in Phil's honor will be held at Congregation Or Chadash, 3939 N. Alvernon, at 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2011. Contributions in Phil's memory may be made to Congregation Or Chadash or TMC Hospice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.