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Adam Vera Obituary
He was born on May 13, 1986, in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the second son born to Albert and Susan Vera.
He graduated from North County Union High School in 2004 and earned degrees in both chemistry and music in 2009 from Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York.
At the time of his death, he was employed as a lab technician at Haematologic Technologies in Essex Junction.
Outside of work music and mountains were his true passions. Trained as a classical guitarist, he played electric and bass guitar as well as drums. A quote attributed to him on Facebook, has him saying that "everybody should have a set of drums in their living space."
As an outdoorsman, he was known as a fellow who liked to go solo. He liked climbing mountains and finding his own way. A Thanksgiving Day tradition for him was to hike Burke Mountain in the morning. If there were snow on the ground, he could be seen carrying his snowboard on his back so when he came back down the mountain, he would be flying across snow where no one had been or seen.
At Burke he also taught others as a snowboard instructor. In the summer he skateboarded and hiked whenever he could find the time. As a hiker, he had a unique style that saw him more than once climb Mt. Mansfield wearing flip-flops.
In Johnson, he played in pick-up bands, and is remembered by his band mates as someone who was generous with his skills. He had a memorable presence.
A friend from college remembered him showing up at a wedding, describing him as "gorgeous, smiling, and sorta flirting with my mom."
Another bid her final respects by wishing him an afterlife surrounded by mountains and guitars.
He leaves behind his mother, Susan Vera of Island Pond; his father Albert Vera of Bennington; brothers Aaron and his wife Lindsay Vera of Troy, New York, and Andrew Vera of Island Pond; as well as relatives and friends far and near.
All are invited to a gathering Saturday, March 12, from 12:00 to 4:00 at the American Legion in Island Pond to share the times they had with Adam.
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Mark Violette
March 1, 2021
I had an unexpected chat with him at Ithaca College while visiting Matt Podd.
I'll always remember his beautiful classical guitar music.
Steve & Felecia Fugere
May 15, 2017
Albert & Susan
We just learned of the passing of Adam and are deeply saddened for your loss. Our prayer is that God's grace will sustain you during your difficult times. Although time and distance have separated the friendship we embraced for many years, you are forever in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Heb 2:17-18
Julienne Cornelius-huang
March 31, 2016
I am so so sorry. Adam played the guitar so beautifully. I remember that he learned, originally, as a foxfire project in the eighth grade. But in high school he use to play while we waited for the late bus, and it was really really beautiful. I recently started to learn to play the guitar, this december, just before his passing, and i wondered to myself if i would ever be as good as him. I wont! He was way too good at it. Im so sorry.
Joleen Multari
March 14, 2016
My deepest condolences to Adam's family. I worked with Adam at e2e in Ithaca. He was so friendly and nice to talk to that it was easy to like him right from the start and become friends with him. He was very intelligent and talented and a great conversationalist. It was touching that he was so connected to his mom and brothers. You were always in his thoughts. I thought it was sweet that he wanted to stay in touch with me and my husband after he left Ithaca. We even visited him in Vt. I looked forward to his long emails, often complete with pictures from one of his adventures. He was always sincerely interested to know what was happening in our lives as well. That was Adam, a very special and kind person. I will always miss him.
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March 12, 2016
My deepest condolences and my prayer and bless are with you my dear brother and family..
The lord gave you all strength
With all my and bless
Your sister
Carmen Aponte
Mark Violette
March 12, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Adam's family.I will always cherish the memory of Adam playing beautiful classical guitar music at the Vermont Stewardship Center's Christmas coffee house performances. Such a talented, intelligent and kind person.
Valerie Desmarais
March 11, 2016
Dear Susan, I am very sorry for your loss...please accept my deepest condolences.
You are in my thoughts.
Valerie
March 11, 2016
Dear Susan, Aaron, and Andrew:
We are so sorry for the loss of this wonderful, talented young man. We watched him grow up as a peer to some of our children, and were always impressed with his talent and intelligence. He was truly fine., and we are all the poorer with his passing.
You are all in our most heartfelt prayers.
Love, Gary and Gayle Cornelius
jose ramos
March 11, 2016
There is no way to express the lost of your child. God be with you at this difficult time.
Laurel Laing
March 10, 2016
Hello, Susan.
I just read about Adam in the Chronicle. There is no way to express the sorrow in our hearts at your loss. I wish that we could be there for the service on Saturday but must be in Maine tomorrow and Saturday due to my mother's health issues. We will certainly be thinking of you all.
It's wonderful to have the Hope that we have. God be with you at this difficult time.
You and your family will be in our prayers.
Laurel & Allison
Sybille Andersen
March 9, 2016
What a beautiful young man. I saw this obituary and felt compelled to comment. Younger by just a few years than my son. So sorry for your family's loss. No words can express my condolences. Although a total stranger - I am feeling for you.
March 9, 2016
The entire management and staff at Haematologic Technologies would like to express its sincere condolences to the friends and family of Adam Vera for the loss of their loved one. Adam worked at Haemtech for four years, and during that time made a lot of good friends and helped us all achieve many successes. Adam was known for his warm smile, kind words and light-hearted nature, and he will be greatly missed by all of us.
Eddie Sieradzki
March 8, 2016
Vanessa Raymond
March 8, 2016
RIP Adam!!! Play loudly up there so we can hear you!!!
Thoughts and prayers the Adam's family.
Judith Donnellan
March 8, 2016
I write this with a heavy heart. I was so saddened to hear the news about Adam. I only have wonderful memories of him as a student at Brighton elementary school and later as a substitute teacher there. His musical talent worked wonders at engaging the students and he knew how important that was in connecting with them. I am sorry I cannot be there on Saturday but I am there in spirit...
Kim Ashley
March 8, 2016
Susan. Aron and Andrew, i am so sorry for your tragic loss. He was such a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim Ashley
March 8, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember him when he was little. Billy n I send our condolences to Albert n Susan and his brothers n family and friends
Ryan Dorfman
March 8, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Adam for the past 4 years. He will be greatly missed. I enjoyed his infectious laugh and enthusiasm for outdoor adventure. He had a real easy going laid back attitude. He was smart,pragmatic,realistic and seemed to live completely in the here and now. Rest in peace.
March 8, 2016
So very, very sad! So sorry for your loss! My heart goes out to the family at this time! Love and prayers for everyone!
Jim & Shirley Cross
Anne Doyon
March 8, 2016
So extremely sorry to hear of this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bera family at this difficult time.
Ann Stafford
March 8, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you Susan. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved boy. There is no tragedy worse than the loss of a child, may the powers of light and love surround and protect you through this difficult time.
beth barnes
March 8, 2016
29, far too young. Play on in heaven. I hear there's already a pretty awesome band up there! Didn't know you, but wish I had....sound like one awesome young man.
Art Rovner
March 8, 2016
As a fellow employee of Haemtech, I did not know Adam very well, but nonetheless I feel a great loss at his passing. I'll always remember with fondness this happy image; of him sitting with me on the curb at lunchtime outside Haemtech on a sunny summer day, toes wiggling in his flip-flops, as he played absolutely beautiful and wonderfully intricate melodies on his acoustic guitar. For the gift of his music and his talent, I will always be grateful...
lisa hilliker
March 8, 2016
he was one of the cutest little boys I ever knew.
March 7, 2016
So sorry for your loss Sue. The Foster Family
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