A. Thomas Traver

Kingston- A.Thomas “Tomm Balloon” Traver Jr. of Henry St. died Monday, March 22, 2004 at Benedictine Hospital. He was 50. He was born March 25, 1953 in Middletown, the son of Elsie Robinson Traver and the late Aunger T. Traver Sr. He was a self-employed children’s entertainer, creating balloon sculptures at birthday parties and many community events. Surviving in addition to his mother of Kingston are three sisters, Edie Collins and Kimberly Myers both of Grand Haven, MI and Lori Blank of Mt. Marion. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Friends will be received at the Simpson-Gaus Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave. on Wednesday from 2 – 4 pm. A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 pm by Rev. Thomas Goodhart at the funeral home. Mr. Traver donated his body to the New York Medical College. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingston Police Benevolent Association, CPO Box 1456, Kingston, NY 1240