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Eda diBiccari
January 6, 2015
Eda diBiccari
January 6, 2015
Wayne COOK
January 4, 2015
To all the DiBiccari family in respect to a great artist. Rest in peace.
Wayne Cook
January 4, 2015
I did not know Adio but I was best of friends with his oldest daughter. Ruth Madore showed me all od his great works in the book A Life in Sculpture. Hail to a great master and a wonderful talent. I felt like I knew the man personally. His legend lives on.
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Eda (#2) with Adio
January 2, 2010
Adio with Coco
January 2, 2010
ADIO, EDA AND GINA OUTSIDE THE CHAPEL AT MERRYWOOD IN THE THIRTIES. FRED ALLEN SCULPTED THE STATUE.
February 15, 2009
Freddy Perez
January 13, 2009
Dear Family,
I am so blessed to have known a Man such as Nonno. Although my heart feels a deep sorrow being that we have lost such a Great contributer to this world, I can always turn to the memory of Nonno's grin just as he was about to beat one of us in cards.
Love, Freddy
January 10, 2009
Dear Lynda, Ruthie, Eda & Al
I was saddened to hear of your great loss. Adio was a fine man and a gifted artist. Please extend my sympathies to your Aunt Lillian also. With Adio's passing, a golden era in American sculpture has ended! From humble beginnings, as an individual and as partner in Di Baccari and Cascieri Studio, he set the standard very high for future generations. Often when I'm in Washington, D.C., I visit the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to see the Miraculous Medal sculpture & altar(it's on the left after you enter).
Thanks again Lynda for all of those visits before and after my Aunt Eda entered the Sunny Acres Nursing Home.
Tito Cascieri, Jr.
Geetha Shenoy
January 9, 2009
Dear Eda, I know you are still mourning the loss of your father who was a big part of your life.
Looking at all his acheivements, it seems like he was a larger than life man, and such an artistic sculptor.
I am sure he was giving and generous and kind like you, and he was loved and admired by many.
I know you will miss him and think of him at the beginning of every year, as he left with a flair starting a new life in a New Year.
We will talk more as you keep remembering him.
Your friend, Geetha
Elongated Nude
January 8, 2009
Lifesize Gov. Bradford based on Dallin's design
January 8, 2009
The Protest based on Cyrus Dallin's Model
January 8, 2009
Figure of Christ for Baltimore Cathedral
January 8, 2009
Adio diBiccari
January 8, 2009
Kit Salazar-Smith
January 8, 2009
Dear Eda, My heart goes out to you and your family. I know the pain and the empty space that seems to be left, having experienced the loss of my own father years ago. Although I never met your dad, I know that he must have been a wonderful person, a giving person, a person who wanted to leave something beautiful to this world - I know this because I know you! You are in my prayers, Kit Salazar-Smith
Nick Grey
January 6, 2009
Nonno, my Grandfather, was an amazing man. Altzheimers disease played havoc on him and for that I will hate the disease for all my life...
I'll never forget what it did to Nonno, but nor will I ever forget HIM. He is always with me in my heart, and I hope he is happy at last, free from the disease's wretched grip.
I miss you Nonno. And I will always love you and always remember your singing, your great sculptures, and your good and warm personality.
Eda diBiccari
January 6, 2009
Here is a longer obituary (below).
Thank-you to all who came to the memorial service or sent greetings. Thanks also to all who had visited Adio, played cribbage, shared jokes and brought him to the park to watch the kids play. Special thanks to Judith from Sunny Acres.
Adio diBiccari died on January 1. Adio was a master sculptor and teacher. His sculpture can be seen around Boston and as far away as Seattle and even in Holland at the American War memorial there. Among his works are the eighteen-foot tall statue of the goddess Athena atop the Athenaeum Press building in East Cambridge and the bronze figures of Parkman Plaza on the Boston Common. His work of lifelike realism can be seen in many churches, at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore and many churches in Massachusetts, including St. Brigid?s in Lexington and the Immaculate Conception Convent in Revere. His hands? also created sculptural renderings of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire state seals, the famous statue of Governor Bradford based on a model by Cyrus Dallin in Plymouth and many other works in universities and town squares across the state.
Adio was born in 1914 to Italian immigrants in Revere, Massachusetts and grew up in East Boston with his seven brothers and sisters. His father was a shoemaker. At an early age his parents recognized his tremendous artistic talent and hired a tutor for him. He studied at night with Angelo Cascieri and at the Pellegrini School and after graduating from high school was given a full scholarship to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA). He also won a traveling scholarship to continue his studies in Europe. Years later, afer receiving a donation of art from Adio, the sculpture curator at the MFA, Jonathan Fairbanks, wrote to Adio,
?Your generosity is astounding. What I need to say even before thanking you is that you have ?paid back? the Museum and the Museum School for your travel and training many times over! So many Museum School students have passed through your studio, learning the practice of sculpture and so many persons have enjoyed and still enjoy your sculpture in public places that your ?giving back? now, while deeply appreciated, is simply beyond the call.?
In partnership with Angelo Cascieri, Adio often gave of his talents to the community, teaching students of all ages at their studio on Tavern Road in the Fenway. In his home town of Arlington he frequently repaired the feather on the town?s statue of a Hunting Indian by Cyrus Dallin, never asking for payment. An admirer of beauty in all its forms, Adio especially loved children and, in his retirement visited schools to talk about sculpture and teach the children how to create with clay.
With Evelyn Wilson he had four children of his own: Ruth Madore (Cambridge) Linda Shure (Billerica) , Albert diBiccari (Keene, NH) and Eda diBiccari (Connecticut). He leaves behind his sister Lillian Salza of Lexington and his brother Bresci diBiccari of Boston and seven grandchildren, Amanda Drake, Alexander Shure, Lauren diBiccari, Janel diBiccari, Joseph diBiccari and Nicholas and David Grey.
Alzheimers? Disease took away his most of his memories but with his beautiful voice he continued to serenade those around him with his favorite Italian songs up until a few days before he died peacefully in his sleep.
Mary Jo Campbell
January 5, 2009
Dear Eda,Ruth,Linda and Al,
Murphy's Law prevented me from attending your dad's service. My car did not start.
I want you to know how much I liked and admired Adio. His kindness to me when I was a chikd and teenager was something I will never forget. He was the best. Peace, Mary Jo
Michael Cassettari
January 5, 2009
Dear Ruthie, Lynda, Al and Eda:
Today's memorial service for your father was elegantly beautiful. Your father was a wonderful man. He touched so many lives with his wonderful nature, genunie interest in people and life. The legacy he leaves with his wonderful family, many friends and countless people he has touched and will touch for many years to come with his sculpture will live on. Adio was bigger than life in so many ways. He was a dear friend of my father, Nedo. Somehow I know they have already met up in heaven and they along with Angelo are working on some wonderful piece for us all to see. If there is a heaven, I'm sure it looks just like the Studio on Tavern Road and Adio is there working and creating .. and smiling!
He touched all our lives in a wonderful way. We are all the better to have known him.
Kind regards, peace and happiness.
Bob Beach
January 5, 2009
Dear Eda,
I'm so sorry to hear that your father died. I know that he was a big part of your life. He left you a lot of memories - and sculptures.
I wish I could have known him too.
All my best.
Bob Beach
Laura Victoria Barrera
January 4, 2009
Dear Eda
I only saw your father only twice, once in his wonderful studio and then when he no longer recognized his grandchildren. I always admired his wonderful work. I also know that he loved all his children very much and that Ruth, Al, Linda and you loved him as well.
May the love of your family and time help you heal the wound of his loss.
Laura Victoria
January 4, 2009
Adio and Alex
January 4, 2009
January 4, 2009
lake winnipesaukee
January 4, 2009
Angelo playing spoons in the background
January 4, 2009
Alex Shure
January 4, 2009
Some pictures of Adio
Carol and Tom Vinick/Connolly
January 4, 2009
Dear Eda,
We are so sorry for your loss. We know how much you loved your dad. To produce a daughter like you he had to be a great man. All our love to you and your family. Carol and Tom
Ruth, Lynda, Eda, Adio and Al
January 4, 2009
Adio and Eda singing
January 4, 2009
Karen Fitzpatrick
January 4, 2009
Dear Eda,
I was saddened to read about your father's passing and my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Thank you so much for your note about how your Dad was still singing away at Christmastime. It is a nice image for me and I hope it is a great comfort and memory for you and your family.
Much love,
Karen Fitzpatrick and Bill Collins
Tina and Adio
January 4, 2009
"Eternal Questioning" submitted for World's Fair 1939
January 4, 2009
Adio with Al's grandchildren Lauren, Janel and Joey
January 4, 2009
"Motherhood" at Crochet Mountain Rehabiliation Center
January 4, 2009
detail from a Coast Guard station sculpture
January 4, 2009
rendering of the Massachusetts state seal
January 4, 2009
the master with his tools
January 4, 2009
at Mary Our Queen Cathedral, Baltimore
January 4, 2009
Adio with Louis Salza receiving Pirandello Lycei Award
January 4, 2009
"Education" at Parkman Plaza, Boston Common
January 4, 2009
Maggie Meehan
January 4, 2009
Dear Eda,
I am so, so sorry about your dad's passing. I remember the last time I saw him was a number of years ago at the house on Dow Ave. Your dad took a picture of us as we sat on the steps in front of the house, in the sun, with Coco the poodle. Although older, he seemed very much as he had been when our group spent so much time at your house when we were in high school--welcoming and somehow amused. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Love, Maggie
Adio with Grandson Nicholas
January 4, 2009
Christ is Finished with Nedo, Nonno on left
January 4, 2009
Mark Alper
January 4, 2009
Dear Eda,
I am so sorry to learn of your father's passing. My condolences and love to you and your family.
As always,
Mark
for the Immaculate Conception Convent in Revere
January 4, 2009
Adio's sister Lillian, nephew Mark and Adio
January 4, 2009
Working with Coco at the Studio
January 4, 2009
January 4, 2009
At Athena dedication
January 4, 2009
Contemplative Adio
January 4, 2009
Contemplative Adio
January 4, 2009
Dad working on the piece for Red Coach
January 4, 2009
Eda diBiccari
January 4, 2009
Louis Bruno Briasco
January 4, 2009
AVE ATQUE VALE, ADIO.
Mark Angelo Salza
January 4, 2009
Ruth, Lynda. Al, and Eda,
I am so sorry I can not be there on Monday. Deadlines at work make it impossible. I am holding good thoughts for Uncle Adio and all of you as well. He was one of the giants of my childhood. I will never forget Christmas at the studio and visits to Arlington. When I started painting in mixed media he was the only one who asked me "What does this mean to you?". I wanted to kiss him for that. To have come of age surrounded by a gifted, generous and complicated family is something I will always be grateful for.
All My Love,
Cousin Mark
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