Steven Travers

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Spence Travers, age 73, of Pompton Plains, NJ.

Steven passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 while receiving the loving care of his family.  He was born in the Bronx, NY and was raised in Fort Lee, NJ.  Steven was the younger of two children to Joseph and Helen Travers.  As a young man he attended Fort Lee High School where he played basketball.  Following his graduation from Fort Lee High School with the class of 1969, Steven worked in motorcycle sales and management.  

In 1975, Steven accepted a sales position at Camrod Motorsports.  Steven spent an impressive thirty-seven years at Camrod MotorSports, one of New York City's most prestigious and largest motorcycle dealerships.  His dedication and sales expertise led him from an entry-level position to the role of general manager. Steven was always quick to qualify a sale and approached every customer with his unique style that combined his expertise with his quick wit. He made the process of purchasing a motorcycle fun, humorous, and exciting for his customers, as well as his co-workers.

Steven was an exceptional salesman, earning numerous national sales awards throughout his career for his ability to read customers and close them.  He was truly well respected and deeply loved by everyone who worked with him. Steven's reputation was built on a foundation of humor, fun, love, and his work ethic.  Steven’s forty-five career ended in 2020 when he retired.

In 1974, Steven’s mother introduced him to a young attractive lady named Pamela Michaels.  Steven’s mother was a buyer at the jewelry distributor, Cartier, Pamela worked for.  The two hit it off wonderfully and started dating.  As fate would have it, they fell in love and on September 12, 1976 Steven and Pam became husband and wife.  The newlyweds settled in Fort Lee for a short time and while residing there, they welcomed the births of their two sons, Michael and Justin.  As their family grew, Pam and Steven decided to move to Fair Lawn where they bought their first home.  They called Fair Lawn their home for the next thirty-four years, raising their family there until 2021 when they moved to Pompton Plains.

Steven was a true New Yorker at heart, with an unwavering passion for his hometown teams: the New York Yankees, the NY Giants, and the NY Knicks. He could often be found cheering them on, whether at the stadiums or in front of the TV.  Outside of sports, Steven had a love for movies, particularly the classics, which he’d watch time and time again. His musical taste was as varied as his interests; he was a lifelong fan of The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. He also treasured his weekly wagers with the New York and New Jersey Lottery.

Those who knew Steven best knew that his greatest passion in life was his family.  Nothing in the world meant more to Steven than providing for and spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He treasured the countless vacations he spent with his family to various destinations such as Disney, Bermuda, and other exotic places throughout the Caribbean.  His greatest passion was watching his children participate in activities like sports & theatre. Steven was also quite the animal lover, often showing his softer side to his cats, which he loved dearly. Steven and his wife Pamela have cherished over forty-eight years of loving and loyal marriage together.

Steven was a generous, thoughtful man who had a way of finding the funny side of any situation.  He enjoyed teasing those close to him and often found great joy in surprising his friends and family with unexpected gifts.  

Steven was truly a special person who touched the lives of everyone he knew.  He will be sincerely missed by his family and friends.

Steven is survived by his wife Pamela Travers (nee Michaels), two sons; Michael Travers and his wife Samantha of Wayne, NJ, and Justin Travers and his wife Daniela of Rutherford, NJ, four grandchildren; Colton Travers, Navy Travers, Daniel Travers, and Quinn Travers, and one niece Coleen Garabedian.  He was predeceased by his brother Floyd Travers.