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Travis Jeck Obituary
Red Hook - Travis Jeck, 20, a lifelong Red Hook resident, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 as a result of an automobile accident.
Born on May 16, 1991, in Kingston, NY, he was the son of Barbara (Wohlfahrt) Jeck of Red Hook and Russell Jeck of Pleasantville, NY.
Travis was a graduate of Red Hook Central Schools, Class of 2010 and was currently enrolled at Dutchess County Community College in Poughkeepsie.
Travis was a long time employee at Hannaford in Red Hook where he especially enjoyed conversing with all of his customers. He was loved by all of his co-workers.
He had a passion for cars, and he was extremely proud of his younger brother, Tyler, who will be leaving for the Army next week.
In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by a brother; Tyler Jeck of Red Hook, his maternal grandmother; Ann Wohlfahrt of Rhinebeck, NY, his paternal grandmother; Ann Jeck and Frank Cook of Livingston, NY, and several aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather; Wilson Wohlfahrt, and paternal grandfather; Richard Jeck.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM on Sunday, Nov. 20th, at the Church of The Messiah, 47 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY. The Rev. Richard R. McKeon will officiate. Interment will be private.
Friends may call at the Burnett & White Funeral Home, 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook on Saturday, Nov. 19th, 2011 from 12 - 3 pm.
Memorial donations may be made in Travis's memory to the Red Hook Fire & Rescue Squad, PO Box 100, Red Hook, NY 12571.
For directions, or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.Burnett-White.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Travis Jeck
Karen Wohlfahrt-Walther
November 26, 2011
Barbara, my deepest sympathy is with you and your family during this very difficult time. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. May your memories and faith help you through this.
tina
November 21, 2011
the world was a brighter place with travis in it. i will miss seeing his kind smile or receiving his pleasant help at hannaford. i will be praying for your family. the lord is near to all who mourn.
November 21, 2011
Dear Barbara,
There are no words.
My love to you and Russ the rest of the family.
Mary Anne
hannah blomgren
November 21, 2011
love you travis. we all do<3 rip. tylers going to make you proud. keep alex company now<3 im gonna miss seeing you at hannaford...wish it was still summer and we were sitting on the porch. good times, that ill never forget. rip<3 -much love - Hannah Blomgren.<3
Ted Stasiowski
November 21, 2011
Dear Barbara, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time. We never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories.
chris
November 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sara Decker
November 20, 2011
After hearing about the loss of Travis, i couldnt help but cry. He made High School for us much more enjoyable. his smile, his sense of humor, he was just an overall amazing guy. He is in the hands of god now, and he is looking down on us every second of every day. My condolences go out to all of his friends and family. i know this is a very hard time for you all, but will always be with you in heart and soul.
Lisa Pratt
November 20, 2011
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
By Lamaretta Simmons
Dana
November 19, 2011
U will forever b in my heart now u can be my alarm clock :-) love u trav RIP
Andrea Choinsky
November 19, 2011
Barbara, Russ & Tyler,
Words are not adequate to express the sorrow we feel for your loss, although every bit of our hearts go out to you during this most difficult time. Travis had such a big heart and his personality was beyond charming! Truly the mark of wonderful parents.
Sending love & hugs from The Choinsky Family
Patricia Holley-Andrews
November 19, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss Barbara and Russ.. My thoughts and prayers are with you all .. :(
Gina von Trapp
November 19, 2011
Travis,
I've known you for forever, and I can't believe you're gone. My heart is up in NY right now with your mom and brother. I'll miss seeing you in random run ins through out Red Hook. :(
November 19, 2011
I didn't know Travis, but have seen his sweet face at the Hannafords. My heart goes out to the family.
jessica croshier
November 19, 2011
You will be missed by many Travis.
Steven Macon
November 19, 2011
You will be sorely missed Travis...Your aunt Debra and I will have heavy hearts for a long time to come....We loved you very much...
Michelle Higgins
November 19, 2011
For the past 4 years, Travis was a wonderful happy face to see at his place of work.His presence became a lovely norm that my family was accustomed to seeing.The news of his passing hit hard.
He was a young man who was loved by all.
My condolences to his family and close friends.He was a joy!
Alice Rockefeller
November 19, 2011
I remember one day recently when I dropped my daughter off to work. Travis was outside in the packed parking lot bringing the shopping carts back in the store. When I returned about six hours later to pick her up, Travis was again picking up carts. When my daughter got in the car she told me what a hectic day it had been and that Travis had been outside all day doing cart returns.
To all of Travis' family, friends, and co-workers please know you have the love and support of everybody whose lives he touched.
Corinne Kirschenheiter
November 19, 2011
Tyler,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I had Travis in class a few years before you. Both of you are outstanding young men. I hope your love and good memories of Travis will get you through this difficult time.
Karen Roush
November 19, 2011
Since word of Travis passing I have wept for the loss of a wonderful young man and how close it struck to home. I weep now for his family and friends left behind. My thoughts and prayers for you all.
Ryan Sheehan
November 18, 2011
Travis Jeck was one of those few people who treated you as a friend no matter if you were close with him or not.
Although I wasn't close with him after we graduated, I still couldn't stop myself from crying when I found out he was gone. I'll never forget him.
Angela Farrell - Schaefer
November 18, 2011
Barbara and Tyler,
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Angela, Jimmy and Michael Farrell
November 18, 2011
My condolences go out to the Jeck family. Sorry I cannot be in town to take part in the memorial services. Your smile will be missed, keep watch over all of us.
Maureen Reilly
November 18, 2011
Dear Barbara and Tyler,
There are no adequate words for such a tremendous loss. Know that you are in our daily thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Maureen, Jimmy and Brian Reilly
Leanne Lang
November 18, 2011
Russ,Barbara & Tyler,You are all in my thoughts and prayers! I don't know if there are any words that would ease your pain. Even so, I found this verse in the book of Matthew. Maybe it will be of some comfort.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. "
May you find peace in your time of morning. Travis will be missed.
Debra Murphy
November 18, 2011
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.It broke our hearts to lose you.You did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide;and though we cannot see you,you are always at our side.Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same:but as God calls us one by one.the Chain will link again.
susan pero
November 18, 2011
He will never be forgotten
Peggy Sanchez
November 18, 2011
Dearest Barbara, My " Heart and Prayers are with you and your family at this time of grief. I understand your loss all to well and can truly say I know what you are going thru. I will keep all of you in my Prayer's. It was your Mom who helped me so much at my time of grief. My Love and Prayers Peggy Sanchez
Becky and Mike Snyder
November 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Kathy Pearson
November 18, 2011
I didn't know Travis on a personal basis but he certainly made my shopping experience at Hannaford a much more pleasant one. I will certainly miss his beautiful smile and charming nature. The heavens above are shining a little brighter tonight. My thoughts and prayers go out to Travis's family & friends.
Patti Milroy-Crouch
November 18, 2011
Barbara..
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...I feel your pain,unfortunately I've been where you're at 5 1/2 years ago..I am here for you if you need anything..I love your family, Marion was here for me, I am here for you..The grief may seem so hard to bear @ times, so it's one day @ a time..the pain in your heart gets lighter, but it never goes away..
Billie Van Wagner
November 18, 2011
My sincere condolences to Barbara, Russ and Tyler there are no words that can comfort you at this time we are so sorry for your lost. I remember many years ago Russ bringing in two little boys and and sitting them at the counter to have pancakes. Where did those years go, so happy and proud to be with Dad. Having four sons of my own I can't image what you are going though, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kevin Sherman
November 18, 2011
My sincere condolences to Barbara, Russ, and family for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Anthony Szatko
November 18, 2011
Since i moved here travis had always welcomed me with a smile. He had always been there for us now its our time to be here for you. You were like an older brother to me, and i never really got the chance to thank you. You were and still are the nicest guy to walk the earth.
Chin up, eyes to the sky
You'll never be forgotten
Because a legend never dies.
You'll be in our thoughts and prayers forever
vera stampar
November 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Travis" family.He was truly a very nice guy who was always polite to others and knew how to light up a room with his smile,We will miss you .
November 18, 2011
To Travis' family and friends. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent with Travis, as you celebrte a life well loved.
John 5: 28, 9.
Kathleen Wohlfahrt-Hottes
November 18, 2011
To my cousin Barbara and her family...no words can comfort u at a time like this..I lost a husband and a mother all in a 7 months period and i am sure it is nothing like loosing a son...just want you and your family to know that you all are in my thoughts and my prayers and I wish I could be with you ...love u all and be strong..He is now with your father and Aunt Gladys....
Marianne Burns
November 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Travis' family. He was a wonderful young man who will truly be missed - he had a smile for everyone, a smile no one will ever forget - Heaven gained an angel, but too soon.
Nicole Murphy
November 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Travis and his family in this time of need. He was such a nice guy and touched so many lives. May god bless him..he will be missed, always and forever.
Rita Gentile
November 17, 2011
Thank you, Travis, for being such a pleasant and helpful person when I'd encounter you at Hannaford. It has been you who reminded me of the young boy at the supermarket in one of my favorite film stories,"Mrs. Cage".
I am sorry you had to leave so soon.
Rita
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