Richard Adelman

Richard was one of my favorite patients. Always enjoyed seeing him and Janice and loved the stories he told. Nice memories,so glad I got to know both of them

Janice,
Keeping you and your family in thought and prayer at this sad time.

Donalda (Morrison) Hingston-Class of BHS '64

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October 13, 1946 - April 1, 2012

Richard Lee Adelman died peacefully of natural causes on April 1, 2012 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was in his wife's arms and in the presence of one of his closest friends, Ken Eisenstein, at the time of his passing.

Richard had two great loves throughout his life: his devoted wife, Janice Adelman, and his music. Richard started playing drums at age 8 and studied under several Boston-area teachers,...

Janice, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I always looked forward to coming over your house to take care of richard and to talk politics,sports and music. He is a very special man:you are a very special lady. my love to you and thanks for allowing me into your lives.

We lose touch with old friends.
I called Rich my friend back in the Hudson, Mass. days before he and Janice, Eric and little Zak moved across the world to Canoga Park. When they left I lost a second family.
Seeing Richard as an "old man," in the memorial book photos wasn't so hard; he just looked like Rich; mischievous smile and attentive presence.
A fond memory I have is when I sat down in his kitchen with Rich, Eric Lilliquist and Janice and played and sang a song that...