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ADAM, M.D.
John Charles Adam, M.D., 89, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital. The son of Anne Page and William Fredrick Adam, Dr. Adam was born August 17, 1918 in Sag Harbor, NY. Graduated from Albany State Teachers College and Georgetown Medical School, Dr. Adam practiced Psychiatry in Syracuse, NY until his retirement. He then spent the rest of his years in Wading River, NY. He was an accomplished musician and often performed with his dance band for hospitalized patients. Dr. Adam's kindness was felt by all those who knew him and many who did not. He was active in the protection of the unborn and belonged to the New York State Right-To-Life Party. Dr. Adam was a scholar, teacher, healer and, above all, a gentle man.
Dr. Adam was preceded in death by his parents and his son, William Joseph Adam. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Bennett Adam; nine children including his daughter, Mary Adam Charles of Reno, NV; his grand- children, Christopher, Elizabeth, Matthew and William, and his great-grandsons, Wolfgang, Jack and Nicholas. Funeral Masses will be held at Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church in Reno, NV and St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church in Sag Harbor, NY. He will be laid to rest in the family section of the Wading River Cemetery.
His grandchildren will always remember his contagious laugh that accompanied his fun personality and pure wit.
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carol drasga
July 27, 2008
Dearest Mary and the Adams Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I never met your father but from knowing your sister Mary can only imagine what a wonderful human being he was. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Fondly,
Carol
Elaine Jones
July 13, 2008
My deepest sympathy to my dear friend Mary, and all of the Adam family for your loss.
His awesome contribution to humankind is evidenced by his love of his fellow man.
He gave of himself to family, friends, and patients. God will surely bless
him also for sharing his wonderful gift of music.
Rest in Heavenly Peace, John.
Dad, Husband, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather
July 9, 2008
Morgan Wisner
July 1, 2008
I was saddened to read of Dr. Adam's death. My heartfelt sympathy to his family. I worked as his secretary for almost 10years, alternating days with his other secretary, Marsha. He was a kind and generous man and I enjoyed my years working for him and his patients. I know many times a patient would ask me if I was one of his daughters, I beleive they had all worked for him at one time. I also had the priviledge of listening to him play in the Doctor's Band in Syracuse. He was a great musician and the patients looked forward to listening to the band. I will cherish the fond memories I have of him and his family. May God comfort his family and friends at this time.
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