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Adam Askew Obituary
of Willseyville
Adam M. Askew, 17, of Willseyville, went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2008 after a brief, but courageous battle with leukemia at University Hospital in Syracuse. Adam is survived by his parents, Wayne (Mary) Askew, Willseyville, and Cari (Robert) Rich, Willseyville; brothers, Kyle Askew, Willseyville, and Lucas Rich, Willseyville; grandparents, Ted and Leona Farrell, Willseyville, Carole Askew, Ithaca, Bill Askew, Sr., Orlando, Fla.; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Adam had just graduated from Candor High School, and was best known by his friends as "Cheese." Adam found interest in sound engineering and often volunteered his talents at school plays. Adam played the bass guitar and just recently formed a band with some of his friends. He was a big fan of the Buffalo Bills, and loved to attend games.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at 10 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 17 Main Street, Candor, with burial to follow at Smith Valley Cemetery. The family invites friends to call on Monday, August 18, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Candor. Memorial contributions may be made in Adam's memory to The Jonathan Cancer Fund, Inc., 650 James Street, Syracuse, N.Y. 13203. Arrangements are by the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Adam Askew
Kirt and Melody Howe/Michael Parsons
August 10, 2020
Adam was a wonderful young man with a bright future that was tragically cut short. We speak of him often. Hopefully he is at peace and with his Dad now. Love you and miss you both!
DELANA GRAY
April 9, 2019
Joe, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Prayers for you and your family.
Adams Mother Cari Rich
September 3, 2008
I would like to give a heartfelt thank you to friends and family. I am very fortunate to have had Adam in my life for seventeen years. I am so happy to hear how much he made people laugh and smile. All the angels in heaven did welcome a newcomer. I'm sure he got his wings and is in the "Angels Band" with the nickname "Cheese". I will often think of him when todays music is played. My special guardian angel will always be with me. I can't make sense of this tragic loss, and my heart is very heavy, but it does soften the hurt to know how loved and cherished he was by everyone around him. I will miss him always. Mom loves you Adam.
The Family of Adam Askew
August 29, 2008
The family of Adam Askew wishes to thank family, friends, and the Candor community, all of whom have, in so many thoughtful ways, expressed sympathy and support while mourning with us the sad loss of Adam. Sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at University Hospital and Candor Family Care, for the care given to Adam during his illness; to Rev. Louise Shepard and Rev. Carrie Schofield-Broadbent for their spiritual support to our family during Adam’s last days; to Rev. Lewis Coffin for the beautiful funeral services; to the family and friends that served as pallbearers; to Estey, Munroe, and Fahey Funeral Home, and Smith Valley Cemetery, for their sensitive handling of the arrangements and burial; and to everyone at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church-- Rev. Judy Upham, organist Nancy Jacobsen, the Vestry, ECW, Altar Guild, and fellow parishioners--for all their help with the services, the refreshments and luncheon, and their kind support to us during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Melody & Michael Parsons
August 21, 2008
Cheese, I will never forget you, thanks to the nickname you gave me,Hotrod McPitts, which my grandson Hunter still calls me, also for all the good time we had when you came over to hang out with Mike, we will never forget you!
Autumn Blinn
August 20, 2008
I'm sorry for your loss, I hardly knew Adam/cheese, but saw him often in the hallways at school, and hed always make me laugh just passing by, he was a great guy, and I know he will be missed, I am sorry.
lisa parkin
August 19, 2008
we are so sorry for your loss, both lee and matt have talked about cheese. God bless you. the Parkins
Kathy (Gilbert) McDermott
August 19, 2008
Cari,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Rick Chandler
August 19, 2008
Mary, Wayne & Kyle,
I am so sorry to hear of Adam's passing. I did not know him and from what I read, this is my loss. I cannot know the pain or grief of losing a child but my sumpathies are with you as you work through this trying time. Thinking of you ........ Take care.
August 19, 2008
All the Angels in Heaven welcomed the newcomer with open arms.....
Heaven we know, just got a bit better.....
Kathy & David Parker
August 19, 2008
Cari & Family
I was so sorry to hear about Adam. It is hard to make sense of such a tragic loss but please know that you all are in the hearts and thoughts of many and I pray that it will bring you comfort.
Wendy Penfold
August 19, 2008
Mary, Wayne and Kyle,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Laura Holt
August 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mickki Foster
August 18, 2008
hi Farrell Family- My heart is heavy this day, as i find out Adam passed away. I am truly sorry for your loss and the whole left in all your souls...I will always remember the Halloween i came up to the "house" dressed in black with a Blonde wig on and Adam asked me "who are you" cuz he didn't know it was me.. May you find a smile on your face after reading this, for it is written to soften the hurt.. Love and hugs from me.. Mickki
Brittany, Amy Bunce
August 18, 2008
Cari and Family -
We are truly sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
August 18, 2008
Wow, It seems like just yesturday we were talking about what we were going to do after high school since you graduated a year ahead of me. Adam was so courageous with the worst battle one could ever encounter. I admire him and he will be my inspiration to never give up. Love and miss you,
Kristin
Shyrlee Hammond
August 18, 2008
Cari & Luke
May happy memories of Adam give you strength in this difficult time.
Paula Davis
August 18, 2008
Mary, Wayne, and Kyle,
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Adam, but I'm sure the world is a lesser place without him. May God bring you peace and comfort, in time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Shawn, Karyn & Cody Little
August 18, 2008
We are truly sorry for your loss. We will always remember Cheese as always having a smile on his face. Take care.
The Craigs
August 18, 2008
We share in your sadness and can only hope that time softens the pain. Never would have thought Adam to have "wings," but, we know he is in the "Angel's Band" with God. Our thoughts and prayers, hugs, and cares go out to his families and friends.
The Budinger Family
August 18, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Samantha D'Albano
August 17, 2008
adam, we only hungout when we were younger at my dads.But than i saw you on new years, and it was pretty much all over again all the memories started, i'll be missing you<3
Patty Baranski
August 17, 2008
God bless you and keep you, Adam. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kari and Wayne. I met Adam only once, and briefly. But both my boys, Nick and Sam, love him and have told me what a wonderful human being he was. It's because of them that I know Cheese left this world a little better off than he found it. What a blessing to us all!
anita edwards
August 17, 2008
Cari , we are really sorry for your loss and you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin and Jennifer Boynton
August 16, 2008
Cari our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The Drake Family
August 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Frank Gilbert
August 16, 2008
Cari, Wayne, I am very sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there.
Char & Cliff Rich
August 16, 2008
Kari,
We are so sorry to here of your loss. Even though we did not see Adam that often we enjoyed him when we did. He grew up to be a very nice young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie Metallo
August 16, 2008
I was Adam's nurse on 7H for a few days recently. He was very nice and respectful young man! We discussed his love of the Buffalo Bills and and the fact that we both owned rabbits! My sincere sympathy and prayers go out to your family during this sad and difficult time!
Karen Halstead
August 16, 2008
God Bless You Adam! Today's music we play will be dedicated to you with all our hearts!
Barbie Odell and Chris Jordan
August 16, 2008
Mary, Wayne and Kyle -
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Scottie Rich
August 16, 2008
Adam we love you and will miss you so much. We are so fortunate to have had you in our life. I am proud to have you as a brother and the kids will miss their uncle Adam. Always thinking of you!!!
Cari and family, please know that we are here for you and take comfort in the fact that Adam was so loved and cherished by those around him. He will never be forgotten.
Scottie Rich and Family
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