Name: Visitation for David D. Adams
Start: 2018-03-02T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-03-02T15:00:00.000Z
Location: DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc.

David D. Adams, 73 of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at home. Born June 3, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Lester H. Adams and the late Ruth N. Orendorf Adams. David was a lifelong resident of Chadds Ford, PA., where he graduated from Unionville-Chadds Ford High School. David served in the Army National Guard. He was the owner of David D. Adams Landscaping since he was 16 years old. David was a member of the Brandywine Baptist Church in Chadds Ford, and a former member of the Lions Club. He is survived by his siblings, Steven Adams (Charlotte) of Clifton Park, NY, and Kathleen Chalek (Herb) of Chadds Ford, PA; nieces and nephews, Lisa, Susan, Megan and Eric; great nieces and nephews, Joshua, Jennifer, Michael and Lauren; and cats Daisy and Bogart. Relatives and Friends are invited to his visitation on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 9:00-10:00 am at the DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc., 410 North Church St., West Chester, PA 19380, 610-696-1181, www.DellaFH.com; followed by his Funeral Service at 10:00 am. Interment will be held in Brandywine Baptist Church Cemetery, Chadds Ford, PA.

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Published by The Daily Local from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2018.

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Lisa M. Hineman-Moore

November 24, 2024

Thru my Father, Ed Hineman, I knew Dave ~ many times at Chadds Ford Inn: dinners...great, gentle man. May he RIP.

Frank and

February 22, 2020

My husband frank my sons Luke and matthew and myself think of DAVE every winter when it snows ! He plowed here at Ringfield and was always so kind and greeted my sons every time he drove in or out rain or shine since they were little ! They loved him ! He is missed but I know hes in a much better place - such a wonderful person

Alexander Frank

April 26, 2018

Just heard u went to be home with the Lord Dave !!! We will all miss u here At Ringfield!!! Especially my two sons !! They loved u and watched u plow and cut our field every year since they were little ! Almost 25 years!!! And more ! Ur mark in this community was awesome - a humble true man with a loving spirit - what a good example for Christ ! We love u too ! Frank and Maria and the boys

Duane Lawrence

April 25, 2018

So sad to hear of Dave Adams' passing.
Dave was like an uncle to me. I worked for him for most of the decade of the 80's. He was generous man, sharing his vast knowledge of landscaping, offering chances to advance at his company, allowing me to borrow a truck when mine was being repaired, loaning me a few dollars when I was short on money. One of the unique things I will always remember Dave would do for his employees is always give us a fresh Turkey with all the trimming for each employee to take home to his family on Thanksgiving!!
Dave was a tireless worker, out plowing snow late at night and up early for work. Dave gave many other local younger people in our area a chance at a job that taught the value of hard work, and more importantly, the type of life lessons that can never be taught in any school.
Long after my days of working with Dave up until just a few months ago, we would see each other at Brandywine Prime, the Chadds Ford post office or Giant. He always had a minute to talk. When I would stop in at his shop, He would happily let me take a few hundred gallons of water from his shop or borrow a tool, or share advice.
Dave loved Chadds Ford, it's history and the people who live here. He was a true one of a kind person and he will be missed.

March 6, 2018

We will miss you, Dave, kind friend and neighbor. Emily and Jim Lebedda

Julie Bartrum

March 5, 2018

Thank you, Dave, for always having a kind word and a welcoming smile. I was always happy to see you knowing there would be no judgement, no high-handed comments, just warm conversation and true friendship.

Margo Greicar

March 2, 2018

My dear David, you will be missed beyond words. You were my rock and I will miss our chats immensely. You were my rock and will forever be in my heart. I love you.

Sherrie Carmona

March 1, 2018

Dave was literally one of the first people I met when I moved to this area almost 14 years ago. It was my first time at the Gables. He was friendly and welcoming and our friendship continued from that day forward. As someone else mentioned, he always greeted me with, "You know I love you, right?" to which I would always reply, "I know Dave. I love you too!" He will be greatly missed. Prayers to his family and loved one.

March 1, 2018

A dear old friend. We remember many dinners together. Rest In Peace.

Peter and Marcia Randall

Jack and Cheryl Greener

March 1, 2018

Our sincerest sympathy goes out to David's family. Dave was the best man at our wedding more than twenty years ago. He was kind, funny and just a great guy to be around. Whenever you ran into him, you were greeted with a big hug, as was the case less than 2 weeks ago when we saw him in the grocery store. We will always remember him with great fondness and affection and smile whenever we hear his name.

Linda and John Taylor

March 1, 2018

He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Goodbye out friend.

Dawn Jackson

March 1, 2018

Dave Adams I will miss your wonderful smile and your kind words that you shared for the past 52 years~
Be at Peace.

Lua Southard

February 28, 2018

It is with great sorrow that we (the members of the 1963 class of the Unionville High School) learned of the passing of Dave. Many of us had friendships that started in the Chadds Ford Elementary School and continued when we moved to the high school. Some of us also knew Dave from our association with the Adams family at the Brandywine Baptist Church in Chadds Ford.

Our prayers go out to Kathy and Steven and their families, both near and far.

From Lua Oas Southard
Representative of the Unionville High School Class of 1963, Unionville, PA and personal friend to the Adams family.

Betsy Shalvey

February 28, 2018

My prayers are with Dave's family.Many fond times in Maine and the Florida keys.Most favorite times were endless hours of gardening on the farm.Dave was a special loving man with a huge heart and will always be in my heart....

February 28, 2018

Our hearts are broken over the loss of a dear friend. Even though we did not see Dave that often after we moved to Florida, we always felt he was a part of our family. Our prayers and thoughts to Dave's family at this sad time.
Loving friends, John & Glenda Cameron

Catherine Parkinson

February 28, 2018

Dear Family:

So sorry to hear of David's passing. He is in good hands with God.

I graduated with David in 1962 at Unionville Chadds Ford. I believe I went to school with him at Chadds Ford.

Cathy Palmatary Parkinson

February 28, 2018

Just a devastating loss. Dave had become such a big part of my life, and my family's, especially my son Brian. Dave was like a second father to him. Dave was a daily part of my life. I'll so miss seeing him at his house, shop or happy hour. I'll particularly miss spending time with Dave and Brian as they worked on too many projects to count. Dave loved to ask you know I love you, right? Many of us were asked that question. We knew he did, and hope he knew we loved him too. We will miss you, Dave. Paul Bartkowski

Mark Willcox

February 28, 2018

What a kind friend Rest In Peace...

dick groff

February 28, 2018

David was a good friend for many years. He was a wonderful guy was a friend to all people he met. Chadds Ford lost one of their favorite persons. Blessings to family. Bev & Dick Groff

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