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JOHN J. "JOHNNY" ADAMS obituary, Norwood, MA

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JOHN ADAMS Obituary

ADAMS, John J. "Johnny" Age 93, formerly of Norwood, passed peacefully on March 2, 2026, at Carmel Terrace in Framingham. John was the loving husband of the late Barbara (Flaherty) Adams. Devoted father of Beverly Kozolosky and her husband, Walter of Lynn, and the late "Jack" Adams. Dear brother of Kenneth Adams and wife, Susan of West Roxbury and the late Francis Adams. He will be missed by countless cousins, nephews and nieces, including Stephanie Ghelli, her husband Kevin; and great-nephews Thomas and Jacob Ghelli of Framingham. Johnny was the devoted and loving son of the late Helen J. (McDonough) and John J. E. Adams. He served in the U.S. Navy as a radioman and was a member of the American Legion. Johnny loved simple times with family and friends, traveling near and far, and visiting casinos. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Saturday, March 14, at 10:00am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church, 2078 Centre St., West Roxbury, at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment private. Visiting Hours on Friday, March 13, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, in the funeral home. Donations in memory of Johnny may be made to Carmel Terrace at http://www.carmelterrace.org For guest book, please visit www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service West Roxbury 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2026.

Memorial Events
for JOHN ADAMS

Mar

13

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA

Mar

14

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA

Mar

14

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Theresa of Avila Church

2078 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA

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William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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Dixie Emond

March 9, 2026

I was saddened to learn of John´s passing.
He was interested and interesting, always gracious, smiling, welcoming to new residents and an unassuming gentleman.
My sincere condolences to all in his family.
Dixie Emond

Sister Maureen McDonough

March 9, 2026

John Adams was a person you could listen too especially regarding Family History and He loved to share it with you. And also learn anything we may have in common.He will be missed by Family and friends made at Carmel Terrace.

Rosemary Krawczyk

March 8, 2026

John was a popular dinning companion at meals because he had many interesting stories to share at Carmel Terrace. He is greatly missed.

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