Gates, NY: February 23, 2023 at age 76.
David is predeceased by his parents, Gerald and Beatrice Traynor and siblings: Laurel MacDowell, Brenda Traynor, Gary Traynor, and Tim Traynor.
He is survived by his children, James Traynor and Carol (Carl) Kamph, his grandchildren Andi and Dale Kamph; as well as his siblings: Anita (John) Ward, Claudia Callahan, Sandra Chamberlain, John Traynor, Penny (Tom) Achille, and Joe (Alice) Traynor; numerous nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
David was a man of many talents and interests. He excelled on the wrestling teams at Rush Henrietta Senior High School and SUNY Brockport and continued to follow the sport the rest of his life. He was an avid chess player and longtime member of the Rochester Chess Club. He was a story(and joke)teller, stargazer, spiritual seeker, and possessed a beautiful singing voice if you were lucky enough to hear it.
After graduating from RH in 1964, he enlisted in the United States Army, served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1970. He worked for Zacruth and Sears in appliance repair and delivered food to families in need for the Rush Henrietta Area Food Terminal before retiring.
David wished for family and friends to hold a memorial gathering, to be scheduled this Spring.
Please send donations to The Rochester Chess Club or FISH/RHAFT INC to honor David if you wish.