Patrick M. "Dr. Pat" Adema

Following a ten year battle of a neuro-degenerative disease, Patrick M. Adema, "Dr. Pat", recently passed away in Naples. Florida. He was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and Mandeville, Louisiana. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Carolyn (Rubino) Adema, Sons Nicholas J. Adema (Ashley) of San Diego, Christopher L. Adema (Chiara) of Houston, and Zachary P. Adema (Michelle) of Mandeville. Granddaughters Blake Adema, Reese Adema, Margot Adema and siblings Krista Adema Roeling of New Orleans, Beth Adema Cury (Steven) of San Diego, Rodi W. Adema (Maureen) of Boston, plus many nieces, nephews and cousins. Pat will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather. A great listener and always the voice of reason. Pat attended Louisiana Tech University and graduated from the College of Optometry, University of Houston in 1981. A dedicated Optometrist for 40 years with practices in New Orleans, Buras, Cut-Off and Mandeville. He practiced with his mother Joyce (Russo) Adema for 25 years which focused on Vision Development, helping many children, stroke victims and traumatic brain injury patients achieve optimal vision. Pat loved being an Eye Doctor, never once doubting his chosen profession. Pat volunteered his services and shared his knowledge to area facilities of the Developmentally Disabled, Rehabilitation programs, Baseball Teams and Football Players. Together with his mother, Joyce, received the Annual Vocational Award from the New Orleans Rotary Club. A Celebration of Life will be held in Mandeville this summer with private burial. In memory of Pat, donations will be graciously accepted to Lighthouse for the Blind: www.lighthouselouisiana.org.