Lawrence Frank Adamo

Lawrence (Larry) Frank Adamo was a steadfast and loyal son; a brother, uncle, neighbor, coworker, artist, and generous friend.
Larry was born on October 23, 1940 and died on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the age of 82. In between, his life was filled with conversation, creating artwork full of texture and color, and enjoying life in a small town. He was a man who knew the baker and butcher by name. He was genuinely interested in hearing about other people's lives and chatted with everyone he met. He loved books and the worlds to which they could transport you. He had a braintrust of knowledge regarding Italian cars. He loved the jazz music of Bix Beiderbecke and of classical composers. Larry did not own a cell phone. He eschewed technology and used email grudgingly. He was a gentleman for whom a good cup of coffee and a slice of panettone was a ritual to be slowly and intentionally enjoyed. He had an elegant soul.
Larry was born in the Bronx, NY. He graduated from Hempstead High School in 1958. He attended Cooper Union and was a delivery person. Heloved to tell stories of the famous people to whom he delivered a sandwich. Later he moved to New Paltz and worked in a bookstore where he shared his love of books with many. He was a Senior Sales Representative for Abrams Books in New York City where both his love of books, travel, and conversation were invaluable.
At heart, Larry was an artist. He never stopped sketching and painting or meeting new people. His travels led him to meet and form a deep friendship with a Hungarian Countess, Catherine Karolyi, and the Michael Karolyi Artist Foundation in Vence, France. A seven acre artist colony sheltered under olive groves and fruit trees, where Larry found a sanctuary that fed his love of conversation, his passion for painting, and the beauty in his soul.
Larry was preceded in death by his father and mother, Frank and Bella (Rausch) Adamo. He is survived by his brother, Robert (RuthAnn) Adamo, his two nieces, Susan (Paul) Baliles, and Aileen Connors. He had five grandnephews and one grandniece.