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Willard Travis Obituary
Willard H. Travis, Sr., 86, a life-long Lake Mohegan resident, passed away on February 26, 2012. Born February 27, 1925 in Peekskill, son of the late Everett C. & Emma (Helms) Travis. Willard served his country in the United States Army from 1943-1946. On September 15, 1946 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, where he has been a member, he married Dorothy Tompkins, who predeceased him. Willy was a life-member of the Lake Mohegan Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chief; and also was a member of the Mohegan Fire District, where he served as commissioner and retired as captain. Aside from his fire career, he enjoyed gardening. Willy is survived by his daughter and son-in law: Carol (Don) Travis of Mohegan Lake. His two grandsons Christopher (Kate) Travis and Sean (Amy) Travis, and also his two great-grandchildren Jackson and Paige Travis also survives him. Along with his wife Dorothy, he was predeceased by his son Willard "Bo" Travis and his brother Everett Travis. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 1st from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the E.O. Curry Funeral Home, Peekskill. A Funeral Mass will be offered 10am, Friday, March 2nd at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Mohegan Lake, followed by interment in Hillside Cemetery, Cortlandt Manor. For online condolences or directions, please visit: eocurryfuneralhome.com
E.O. Curry Funeral Home, Inc.
313 N. James St., Peekskill
914-737-0083
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Marc Plattor
February 22, 2024
Willie, you are missed by alot of people. I want to send out my condolences, to his family.
Marc Plattor
February 22, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the entire Travis family. Marc Plattor
February 29, 2012
To Carol and Family
I will always remember you Dad for being kind and i can say i never heard him speak in a bad way about anyone.I had the pleasure of knowing him since i was a small boy going to the fire house with my dad and being at the garage many yrs ago.He is a real true friend of my dad since they were youngsters in school.My dad enjoyed his friendship.I thank him as well for serving his country in WW2.May he know be at rest. Wayne Crookston Poughkeepsie NY
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Marc Plattor
February 28, 2012
Dear Travis Family,
I remember Willie at the Mohegan fire house and coming into my Dad's Pharmacy - Mohegan Drug Store many years ago.
The way I will remember Willie is: very nice, kind and very considerate man.
I will miss Willie.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Marc Plattor
John Conklin
February 28, 2012
Always remember him and the firehouse from growing up in Mohegan Lake. Sorry to hear of his passing. He is the last of the Mohegan Lake originals..
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