Obituary of David L. Travaline

David L. Travaline, 58, of Pittsgrove Twp. passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland. Born in Bridgeton to Michael F. Travaline and the late Rhoda Smith Travaline, he was the husband of Diana Hickman Travaline. David had been a resident of Pittsgrove Twp. for the past four years and before that he had resided in Hopewell Twp. Prior to his retirement, David had been employed at Clement Pappas in Seabrook for over 25 years in the Batching Dept. He had been previously employed as the head cook at the former Tinker's Seafood Restaurant in Upper Deerfield Twp. for nine years. In his free time, David enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, listening to the music of Randy Travis and Hank Williams, Sr., playing horseshoes, fishing and hosting barbecues. He is survived by; his wife, Diana Travaline of Pittsgrove Twp.; his father, Michael Travaline of Hopewell Twp.; two children, Desiree Cassidy (Alim Bivens) of Pittsgrove Twp. and Rhoda Jean Travaline (Michael Meade) of Roanoke Rapids, NC; his siblings, Randy Travaline and Stefanie Wood; his best friend, Daniel Short and his wife, Michele of New Columbia, PA and seven grandchildren, David, Malachi, Brianna, George, Darren, Savannah and Elliott. He was preceded in death by; his mother, Rhoda Jean Travaline; his daughter, Kayla Louise Travaline; his granddaughter, Lillie'Jean and his brother, Michael Travaline. Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.