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Russell Adams Obituary
Born in Providence, son of the late Russell Milton and Helen (Olney) Adams, he moved to Warwick in 1948 and to Cranston in 1966.
Mr. Adams was a truck driver for the former A&P Food Stores and the former AAA Trucking Co. for many years before retiring. After retiring, he was a Cranston school bus driver for many years. He was a WW-II U.S. Army Veteran; a member and caller for the Ramblin Squares Square Dancing; and a member of Teamsters Local 251.
Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Robert M. Adams, Richard M. Adams and Donna L. Rotondo Cummings, all of Cranston, and the late Russell J. Adams and Ronald M. Adams; loving grandfather of eight; and loving great-grandfather of three.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by interment at Pawtuxet Memorial Park Cemetery in Warwick. VISITING HOURS Thursday 4-7 p.m. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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Cathy Weaver
September 4, 2008
To Donna and Family: We were very sorry to hear of your father's passing. We think of you all the time and miss you here at 1441 Park Avenue. Love, Steve and Sherry, Frank, Karen and Cathy
Wendy Fobert
September 3, 2008
Donna, Jeff Carlton & Ericka,
Matthew & I have you in our prayers as you travel this difficult path.
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