Rev. Brother Anthony Edmund D'Adamo

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Anthony D'Adamo Obituary

D'ADAMO--Rev. Brother Anthony Edmund C.F.C., passed away on January 27, 2009. Brother D'Adamo was born on March 15, 1936 in the Bronx, the son of Edmund and Nancy Pettifano D'Adamo. He received a BA in History and his MS in Pastoral Counseling at Iona College. He was also certified in Mechanic Drafting and Engineering at Columbia University and certified in Guidance at Manhattan College. Brother D'Adamo entered the congregation on July 1, 1957 and took his final vows on June 27, 1964. His ministry took him to many positions including St. Cecilia Grammar School, Bishop Gibbons HS, Power Memorial Academy, Iona Preparatory School, Tertianship Renewal Program in Rome, Msgr. Farrell HS, Rice HS, Iona College, Director of Vocations and with the Citta Dei Ragazzi Community in Rome where he served as Executive Vice President. Brother D'Adamo was predeceased by his parents and two brothers: Richard, Joseph and his wife Marie D'Adamo. He is survived by his nephews Gary D'Adamo and wife Lori, Richard and Perry D'Adamo, nieces Nancy Ann Downey and husband Bill and Jill D'Adamo. Also surviving is his sister-in-law Josephine D'Adamo and many great nieces, nephews and cousins all of whom loved him dearly. A wake will be held at St. Joseph Care Center, 30 Montgomery Circle, New Rochelle, NY on Thursday from 7-9pm and Friday from 2-4pm and 79pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Church, Mayflower Ave., New Rochelle, NY on Saturday at 9:30am. Interment to follow at Christian Brothers Cemetery in West Park, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Boys Towns of Italy, Inc., 250 East 63 St., Suite 204, New York, NY 10065.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 29, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony D'Adamo

14 Entries

Sal Bellino

May 7, 2023

Hello My Friend,
I think of you often. I miss your guidance and wisdom. Forever grateful for your friendship and helping me through the darkest days. Ciao amici mio Sal

Nicoletta Di Bella

February 25, 2009

Ciao Antonio, dear cousin...You'll be always in my heart

James McCoy

February 22, 2009

I knew Brother Anthony as a student at Power Memorial Academy. He was a great teacher, counselor and role model. I am glad I got to meet him and thank him as we marched up 5th Ave. again in the S. Patrick's Day parade in NYC. several years ago.

My condolences to his family, it is extra hard to lose "a great one".

Carrie-Anne

February 3, 2009

I just wish I got to know this cousin. I am very sorry I never got to know you on Earth. One day in Heaven, I'll have all of Eternity to know you. Thank God for small gifts.

James d'Esterhazy

February 2, 2009

My first encounter with Bro. D’Adamo was in 1961 as a Freshman at Power Memorial Academy in Manhattan. He was the Band Moderator, and I was in the band. He was young, handsome and cool. A no-B.S. guy, who was respected by every one of the kids in school.
He managed to effectively herd about 120 raunchy, randy, and irreverent adolescents a couple of times a week at Band Practice. He was usually called in at least once during every session by Mr. Gene Mora, the Band Director, after he had tried yelling , screaming, and cursing at us in an attempt to get us to settle down and follow his direction (which we usually didn’t until Bro. D’Adamo showed up and scared the hell out of everyone).
He was an excellent teacher who taught his courses effectively because he was always prepared, knew and understood his pupils, and created an effective climate for learning in the classroom because he was respected. I can’t remember one student who had a negative view of him. Just the opposite…they all loved him. He was a ‘Star’!
He had a special intuition and capability that allowed him to be able to coach kids who were normally, ‘un-coachable’. In retrospect, it was probably due to his “what you see is what you get” personality. Although he could assume the role of a charming diplomat, there was no artifice about him. People respected and trusted him.
On a very personal level, he pushed me to perform at a higher level, and encouraged me to improve my work. There were times where if he hadn’t ‘coached’ me, I may not have continued at Power. He even took the time to arrange a job for me at Radio City Music Hall after school and on the weekends. I know that he played a similar role in ensuring the success of a number of other students as well.
His life was significant, exemplary, and consequential. He made a very profound and positive impact on many young men during a very important and impressionable period in their lives. And, like a pebble thrown into a pool of water, the ripples of his compassion and example continue to spread out through his students and their families.
Like all who knew him, I am deeply saddened by his passing, but I know that he rests in a well-deserved peace.

Chris and Charles Crispino

January 31, 2009

Bro Anthony, we will always remember when we were in Rome, and you met us, and tok us around Rome. We wil always remember our visit to Boy's Town and seeing how the boys get taught, to be on their own. We were also happy to meet Monsignor Carroll Abbing and bro Moffit. We also met some of the boys, and sat in the dinning room, to eat. Our visit will always be etched in our memory. Some day, we would like to visit Boy's town again.

Robert Marino

January 30, 2009

Brother D you and my father and family were very close. you were a great man. we miss you

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

January 30, 2009

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow attendee and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

John Tartaglione

January 29, 2009

Brother D
Thank you for the friendship we shared thru the years both here in NY and in Rome. We'll miss you.
God Bless You
John & Maria T

Laura Longobardi

January 29, 2009

Brother "D" -- I cherished working with you for Boys' Towns of Italy, Inc., and will always treasure your memory. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Elaine Hooper

January 29, 2009

You will be missed. Thank you for all your untiring work and devotion to the Boys' Towns of Italy.

Janet Sguera

January 29, 2009

You will be greatly missed by all your
friends who loved and admired you
and will always remember your
wonderful stories and jokes that
always brightened up the day. May
God keep you by His side.

Gail DiMuro

January 29, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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