Jane E. Travis
- Jan 5
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 8
1935 - 2026
OBITUARY:
Our Mom, Jane Travis passed away peacefully January 4, 2026 at home to rejoin her husband Bob, and daughter Margaret in heaven. Mom was born November 17,1935 in Cold Spring, N.Y. to Gaetano (Thomas) Etta and Elizabeth (Bush) Etta. She spent her childhood in Cold Spring with her parents, brother Joe, and sister Ann. She graduated from Our Lady of Loretta Elementary School in 1949 and Haldane High School in 1953. She then pursued a Nursing career and attended the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Poughkeepsie from 1953 to 1956, where upon after she received her diploma and RN License from NY State.
Over the years, she would work at various facilities, beginning with Butterfield Hospital in her hometown, and also Elmhurst Hospital for two years while she attended Columbia University. She would finish her nursing at the Central Dutchess Nursing Home in Wappingers Falls after a seventeen-year career there.
On October 17,1959 she married Francis Robert Travis Jr. (Bob) at Our Lady of Loretta Church in Cold Spring. They would raise their family of four children in Wappingers Falls.
Over the years, Jane was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and enjoyed going to the Town of Wappingers Senior Center. It was there that she enjoyed the parties, games, day trips and most especially the friendships. Jane was predeceased by her husband Bob and daughter Margaret Varuzzo as well as her parents and brother Joe.
Jane is survived by her sons and daughter in laws, Jerry and Connie Travis and Bob and Nancy Travis of Wappingers Falls, as well as her daughter and son in law, Eileen and Dave Horton. She is also survived by grandchildren, Brian and Jenn Travis, Michael and Christina Travis, Alex and Brianna Horton, Zach and Erica Horton, Taylor and Kyle Henry, Bob Travis and Sedona Petagine. She was also present to enjoy her eleven great grandchildren. In addition to her children’s family, she is also survived by her sister Ann Lisikatos and sister-in-law Sheila Travis, as well as her nephews and nieces.
The family would like to thank Hudson Valley Hospice for their assistance during the last days of Mom’s Life, as well as Dr. Edward K. Schneider and Hands-On-Healing Private Care for their help, most especially Gingi. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Poor Clares Nuns of New York, 70 Nelson Avenue, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590; or a charity of your choice.
Her Family will receive Friends on Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 5-7PM at the DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME, 64 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10Am on Friday, January 9th at St. Mary Church, 11 Clinton St., Wappingers Falls, followed by interment in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery. To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: DelehantyFuneral.com
VISITATION:
Thursday, January 8 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Delehanty Funeral Home 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:
Friday, January 9 10:00 AM St. Mary R.C. Church 11 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
INTERMENT:
St. Mary's Cemetery 19 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
DONATIONS:
In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to
Monastery of St. Clare / Poor Clares Nuns
70 Nelson Avenue, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Rest in Peace, Jane
To the Family, I know how much my mom cherished her friendship with your mom. In addition,
I know how much she loved and cared for the whole family. I also have great memories of your mom, so kind and dedicated to her family. Thoughts and prayers are with you,
Jane was a wonderful human being. Along with her husband Bob she was a great friend to y parents, Ned and Jean, and the entire McHugh family.She was a great Parish worker when St. Mary's ran Bingo for many years. Seeing her at her children's athletic events , the St. Patrick'sParade in the Village asit passed by her house or at my parents house was always special. She was the smartest RN and people received th3 best care.We pray for her family, friends and associates.Rest in peace Jane, you lived a wonderful life.
To Jerry, Eileen and Bobby and all your families,
Susan and I want to express our sorrow at hearing of your mom's passing. Jane was one of the sweetest people we have ever known. While living in Wappinger, we were privileged to count ourselves among Jane's circle of "almost" relatives. Conversations with her at those common family gatherings are happy memories. When she talked to you, you felt like, at that moment, there was nothing more important than that conversation. We'll miss her and think of her often.
jane and I go way back $0 some years working together at Central Dutchess nursing home. We have kept in touch with each other all those years even though I moved to Western new York and then Florida Our birthdays were very close together. Hwes on November 17th and mine the 20th , one year apart As the MS progressed I would call her as often as I could these calls meant a lot to the both of us and I will miss them and her more than I can say. Rest in peace , Dear Jane and give God the glory.