Eileen "Hoagie" Traver

LATHAM - Eileen E. "Hoagie" Traver, 95, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Baptist Health Nursing & Rehab in Scotia.

Hoagie was born in Cohoes on September 16, 1924 and was the daughter of the late John and Susanna (Conners) Hogan. She graduated from Cohoes High School. She worked as a tracer at General Electric in her early years then raised her three children before beginning her career with North Colonie School District at Shaker Junior High as a library secretary. She loved spending time with her loving family, and was especially proud of her grandchildren and her great granddaughter. She loved golf and was proud of her hole in one. She was a communicant of St. Ambrose Church where she was a member of their Young at Heart Club and also volunteered at the school library.

Hoagie is survived by her loving children, Richard S. (Monica) Traver, Sandra G. (Stephen) Rajczewski, and Robert E. Traver; her cherished grandchildren, Adam (Michelle), Ryan, and Katie Traver, Andrew (Diane) Rajczewski and Kaelyn (Zachary) DiFonzo; her great granddaughter, Melody Traver; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 70 years, Eugene "Gene" R. Traver; her siblings, James, John and Joseph Hogan, Margarite LaValle, Elizabeth Bessette, Mary Stolar and infant twins.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet on Friday, January 31st, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Church, Latham on Saturday, February 1st, at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Colonie.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham NY 12110 in memory of Eileen E. "Hoagie" Traver.

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