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Colchester, Connecticut

Adam Tharp Obituary

Colchester - Adam James Everett Tharp, 21, of Colchester and Danielson, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, June 25, 2005 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Born July 24, 1983 in Norwich, he was the son of James Joseph Tharp Jr., of Colchester, and Barbara Elaine (Adams) Tharp, of Norwich.

Since age 5, Adam loved to skate and play hockey and went on to play for St. Bernard's High School in Uncasville. During his junior and senior years, his skill placed him on the All State Hockey team in the first line. He graduated from SBHS with the class of 2001.

Currently, Adam was a plasterer with the Boston Local 534 Plasterers & Cement Masons Union, working for Island International.

In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, snowboarding and riding his motorcycle. He will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Shannon Wallo, of Norwich, and Megan and husband, Andrew Loomis, of Middletown; his grandparents, Regina Adams, of Colchester, and James and Pauline Tharp Sr., of Orlando, Fla.; two nieces and a nephew, Jamara and Julia Piper and Jared Loomis; his girlfriend, Noel Giambalzo, of Narragansett, R.I.; his dog, Bella; and numerous extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his grandfather, Everett C. Adams Sr.

Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. The funeral will assemble 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home before an 11 a.m. chapel service there. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Bernard's Hockey Team, 1593 Norwich-New London Tpke., Uncasville, CT 06382.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Jun. 27, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Adam Tharp

14 Entries

Maria Caporale

July 6, 2005

In one of the stars

I shall be living

In one of them

I shall be laughing

And so it will be

as if all the strs

were laughing

when you look

at the sky at night - The Little Prince

....and there is sweetness

in the laughter of all the stars

and in the memories

of those you love.

With all my love to you Barbara and all of Adam's family -

Maria

Meg Gaffney

July 5, 2005

I have been trying to find the right words to say for days, and tonight I finally realized that there aren’t any. I wish that there were something I could say or do to take the pain of losing Adam away from his friends and family- but there isn’t.

When I think about the 7 years of memories that I shared with Adam, I can’t help but smile. It is so truly unbelievable that he has passed.

I will miss his smile, and his laugh. I will miss his crazy antics and his sense of humor… strange as it could be at times. I will miss sitting in cold arenas cheering him on from the stands. I will miss the amazement I felt each and every time I watched him play hockey- he always looked so confident and at home on the ice. I will miss the softer side of Adam that not as many people saw. I feel privileged that Adam trusted me enough to really be himself around me.

Most of all, I will miss our friendship. Adam was never too busy to talk, or help out- or at least try to... He would have done anything for those that he cared for, and probably even for those that he didn’t. Adam put such an incredible effort into staying in touch and keeping his high school friendships alive- he did a great job.

I know in my heart that Adam is in a better place and that he is smiling down at us. He would have been so proud of his friends and family for the strength they have shown and the support they have given each other at such a difficult time.

My heart goes out to Adam’s family and friends. He will be in my thoughts and prayers forever.

We will weather this storm together.

Brian Stanley

July 5, 2005

Barbara,

My sympathy to you in your time of grief. I did not know your son but I do know you and I know that time is a good healer. I lost my wife at the tender age of 30 and I know what you must be going through. I'll keep you in my prayers and see you on my return to Connecticut in August. God Bless You. Take Care, Warm regards, Brian Stanley

Stephanie Dowd

July 1, 2005

To the entire Tharp family, Noel, and everyone else whose lives Adam has touched~

It's pretty hard to believe... someone so full of life with so much to give has been taken away from us so soon. The amazing memories we have made is what is helping me through this: #44 tearin down the ice, shootin the puck into the opposing team's fans, many rides on the hockey bus, all of our phone calls, theology class and all of your antics, teachin me to drive standard in your jeep, senior prom party, partyin at UConn, your amazing smile that could make ANYONE smile no matter how upset or mad they were. Adam was one of the best friends anyone could ask for...to so many people. I loved watching him play hockey, it was amazing, never a dull moment. Adam was so proud of all of his accomplishments in life, and he should be! I know he is in a better place now, watching down on us with his amazing smile. Adam~ Please watch over us and help us all through this difficult time. I can't wait till the day i get to see you again, and you better be there with a huge smile and a big ol hug! I miss you so much Ad, and our memories will be with me forever! I love you always

bill mccorkle

June 29, 2005

sorry for your loss

god will look over him and you

Lori Smogowicz

June 29, 2005

I only knew Adam for a couple of years. We met through a best friend of his, Dylan. Although I wasn't around during those infamous hockey days, I heard all of the stories from the goal scoring to the behind the scenes locker room antics. In getting to know Adam he was everything Dylan had made him out to be and more, vivacious and spirited, yet quietly charming. I will always remember that smile and contagious laugh. Adam was such a gift to this world. He was a genuinely good person and a loyal friend. I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Adam, we love you. Keep smilin' down on us. To the many friends and family, my condolences.

Clifford Grandjean

June 29, 2005

Hey, No. 44. Seems like yesterday you were passing the puck to yourself off the back of Ben's net and heading off down the ice, making the other team's players look like pylons in a skating drill. You played with "attitude" --that's what made you so much fun to watch. I was privileged to see most if not all of your 57 goals and 40 assists. Thanks for touching our lives; I know it would have been a lot less interesting for Ben, Dorene and me if you hadn't been there. Rest in peace, Adamo.

Cliff, Dorene, and Ben Grandjean

mike andrews

June 28, 2005

It is always traggic when a person at such a young age dies. It is even more heart rentching when he/she is a love one.

A person just a little while ago told me this about my one of my family members, that God must have had a very important mission for Adam to do, to take him so quickly that loved ones had no chance to say there good byes.

To the Tharp entire family, I know in my heart how you are all feeling during this time of loss. I know Adam will be misssed by so many people.

Again I sent you this message, condolence.

maureen brigham

June 28, 2005

What can I say about you, Adam Tharp? A vibrant young man, full of life. I think about the mysterious flying puck at the Fairfield game and I grin. You had an amazing shot. Life is like a hockey game really. All you need is one goal. God won the game Saturday and the trophy was you. How fortunate heaven is to have you. You were a great friend to Dylan through thick and thin.

Your young lives are so precious and yet so close to death at any moment. Adam, your smile lit up a room. I loved to watch you skate. You will always be one of my favorites. Keep an eye on your friends and your mom. Their souls are broken. We will miss you. Barb, I am so sorry.

Rich, Alanna Malinowski

June 27, 2005

Barbara, Bo

You are in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts.

Sherry & Stephen & Sarah Loomis

June 27, 2005

Our family sends it's deepest sympathy to Adam's parents, siblings, grandparents, nieces and nephew and all his extended family members, his girlfriend and all his friends for their great loss.

Andrew Loomis

June 27, 2005

Adam will be greatly missed by all those who had the opportunity to know him. He will be forever 21 in the hearts of his loved ones and friends. Adam we will miss you!

Paula Tardif

June 27, 2005

Jimmy,

My prayers go out to you in the loss of your son, Adam. My heart goes out to you Jimmy and again I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Paula

Bill, Donna,Shaun Sullivan

June 27, 2005

With Deepest Sympathy

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