Blossvale-Todd Ralph Traxel, 53, passed away with family at his side April 27, 2012, at the VA Hospital in Syracuse, NY.  Todd was born February 23, 1959, a son of Ralph  & Gene Teelin Traxel.  He was a 1977 graduate from VVS High School.  After graduation he served in the United States Army and continued in the Army Reserves. Todd attended both MVCC and the Riverside School of Aeronautics.  He was employed by Revere Copper and Brass and was a member of the Roman Runners and the Verona Rod and Gun Club.
     Todd’s mother, Gene, three sisters, Tam & Tom Feld, Ringoes, NJ, Tina & Tom Briggs, Durhamville, NY, and Tricia & Jim Calandra, Rome, NY, one brother, Tim & Linda Traxel, Rome, NY, and several nieces and nephews survive Todd.  His father, Ralph and sister, Terry Rivers, predecease him.
     Private funeral services will be held at the family’s convenience.  Arrangements are under the direction of the LaRobardiere Funeral Home, Inc., 109 Main Street, Camden, NY.  Contribution can be made in Todd’s memory to CLC Hospice, Attn: Kathy Benedict, 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210.