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BORN
1990
DIED
2017
ADAM GRESS Obituary
ADAM
Of Pittsburgh, on December 21, 2017, age 26. Beloved son of Lisa (Pido) and the late Armand "Army" Gress; loving fiancé of Angela Torchia; brother of Armand John Gress; grandson of Lorraine and John Pido; nephew of John Pido, Jr., David (Jennifer) Gress and Chris (Erin) Gress; also survived by cousins, extended family and friends. Adam started playing football at West Mifflin High School and then moved on to become a Penn State football letterman. After college, he spent a short time with the New York Giants. Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be Thursday, 10 a.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Homestead. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to "Lift for Life", P.O. Box 609, Harrisburg, PA 17108 (www.upliftingathletes.org), an organization that Adam was very active in and passionate about.
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George Katonik
December 29, 2017
My heart is breaking as I just recently received the horrible news of Adam's passing. Words can never express the sorrow I am feeling for the entire Gress family, friends, and Penn State family. I was blessed to have met this fine young man and watch him display his talent on the football field. I pray that time will heal these terrible wounds for the entire family. May God grant you eternal peace Adam.
Lori Celani
December 27, 2017
My deepest sympathy goes out to Adam's family, friends and fiance'. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult journey.
Alexandra Fitz-Maurice
December 26, 2017
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
Diane Moder
December 26, 2017
Adam was our neighbor in Dormont, living across the street from us on Philadelphia Avenue. He was kind, thoughtful, and made our street a better place. He and Angela were a sweet, friendly couple and were liked by everyone. He will really be missed. My sincere sympathy to the family, especially to Angela. May God give all of you His comfort.
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Rosemary & Bobby Maloney
December 26, 2017
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Pat
December 26, 2017
My sincere sympathy for your loss. May our heavenly Father give you strength and bless you with peace during this difficult time Psalms 29:11
December 26, 2017
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
J. L.
December 26, 2017
Gress family, I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. Such a loss can bring many tears and much heartache. Please find comfort and peace in God's promise to "swallow up death forever" and to "wipe away the tears from all faces" in the soon to come, restored paradise.
Mike and Mary Suley
December 25, 2017
Dear Lisa, Please know you and your whole family are in our prayers and please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Sincerely,
Mike and Mary Suley
December 25, 2017
Lisa, I am deeply saddened to learn of your son's passing. I only met him once or twice but he left an everlasting impression. I will always remember him as a very special young man. Please know that in time the pain you are feeling now will be replaced by fond memories. In the mean time know that you will be remembered in my prayers. Bernie Connolly
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