Armand Adamo

Adamo, Armand TROY Armand Adamo, 87, of Troy, passed into eternal life Friday evening, December 18, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in San Martino, Valle Caudino, Italy, he was the son of the late Con-stantino and Concetta Russo Adamo and husband of the late Rose Tedesco Adamo. Armand immigrated from Italy in 1950 with his family and became a proud American citizen in 1953. He worked for the D&H Railroad and went on to work for the City of Troy Department of Public Works and retired after 30 years of service. He loved playing bocce with his family, cooking, gardening, and playing Italian card games, also with his family. He is survived by his children, Joseph Adamo and his wife Doreen of Wynantskill, John Adamo and his wife Josephine of North Greenbush, Laura Skiba and her husband Edward of Saratoga Springs, and Concetta Terry and her husband John of Clifton Park. Armand was predeceased by his son, Constantino Adamo, who passed away January 12, 2009. Armand is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Beth Adamo of Troy, 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of Pellegrino (Suzanna) Adamo of Melrose, Mario, Franco and Augusto Adamo of Italy and his sister, Concetta. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Amelia Tedesco of Troy. He was predeceased by his brothers, Luigi, Pasquale, Juan and Pietro. Armand also leaves behind his beloved canine, Lady. The entire Adamo family would like to express their deep appreciation to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County for the wonderful home care that was given to Armand and also to the Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital for their exceptional care and support. The family would like to give a special thank you to Janice, Valarie, Josephine, and Rose Tedesco for all the care and support given to their uncle during his illness. The funeral service for Armand will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from the Bocketti Funeral Home, 336 Third Street, Troy and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church in Troy where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Mario F. Julian OFM, pastor. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Monday from 3-7 p.m. Entombment will be held at St. Mary's Mausoleum, Troy. Contributions in Armand's memory to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer would be appreciated.