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for Adam Godzik
Bob Vitullo
March 26, 2010
I was shocked and saddened to hear the news about Adam's passing when I was told just yesterday.
Adam was such a comfortable person to be around,and I always looked forward to talking with Adam because he could talk on such a wide variety of topics,from sports to business to family etc..
I will always remember Adam as someone who enjoyed life and exuding much love for others.
I certainly will miss my visits at AH Harris with Adam
Prayer for Adam
Almighty Father, eternal God, hear our prayers for Adam whom You have called from this life to Yourself. Grant Adam light, happiness, and peace. Let him pass in safety through the gates of death, and live forever with all Your saints in the light You promised to Amen.
March 23, 2010
To Joan, family of Adam and fellow [email protected],
We were truly saddened to hear of the news of Adam passing. Our friendship and business acquaintance goes back 20 yrs. plus. Our memories go back to an open house Harris had in Albany where our Company "C Concrete" traveled via train with our families, making it a business trip and mini vacation. Adam was a familiar face and made us all feel welcomed. We've always kept the business relationship ongoing as well as the personal. Once again we were on vacation in Lake George and Adam made it a point to hook up with us at the campsite just to shoot the breeze, have a few beers and always laugh. As the business supplier, Adam was a familiar voice on a regular basis and if he was going to be in town(Buffalo),Adam was there on the jobsite or made arrangements to meet somewhere while in town. His voice, his presence will be missed, but his spirit will always be remembered. Adam will be forever in our thoughts and memories. Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to his family and all who knew him.
George Sisson Sr. and family,
C Concrete Inc. Depew NY
Ray DeWitt
March 18, 2010
To Joan & Family,
My most heart felt condolences on the loss of a very special and wonderful man. Adam will be missed greatly by all.
Jason Smith
March 18, 2010
My time was short with Adam but he made a lasting impression on me that I will carry with me. My thoughts are with his family during this hard time.
March 18, 2010
I am so saddned to learn of Adam's untimely death. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. I worked with Adam a few years back and it's amazing the words of wisdom I have taken with me through out my life that Adam had supplied to me. He was an amazing man who touched so many people. He will be missed.
Ted Jenny
March 17, 2010
A nice man and even a better person. Adam was a mentor to hundreds of people and his legacy will live on in the customer friendly service provided by AH Harris associates. I am thankful for having known him and worked with him. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and his AH Harris family. Adam, you will always be remembered.
Maggie Sowers
March 17, 2010
To Joan and Family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Adam had a heart of gold and was a genuine friend to everyone. I hope all the wonderful memories of your lives together will bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Carol Mills
March 17, 2010
Joanie: I love Adam with all my heart and will miss him each and every day, the light maybe have gone out but the fire blazes even brighter with the passion of how he lived his life..
Much Love and God Bless you
Carol Mills
Andy Mills
March 17, 2010
I have been trying to write this for days now. I tried again yesteday morning but couldn't even get myself to log on. Frustated I decided to hit the road and follw my scheduled appointments. Before leaving I stood in Adams office for a moment, perhaps looking for some heavenly advice. While driving a thought popped into my head. What would Adam do ? I then thought back to my fathers passing. Thats it! Thats what Adam did ! Tell stories ! I was trying to do that but couldn't . Now I have a purpose , as I remembered how Adams stories of my dad helped me. At the beggining of his career at Harris Adam worked for my father. So here goes.
I have known Adam all threw his career with Harris. Although my hire date is listed as 1974 it doesn't include the first four years I worked part time. Adam touched all of us in many ways as is evident by all of the E-mails. To most of us Adam was a mentor,teacher, advisor, leader, listener, problem solver etc. To me Adam was much more. Adam was a wieght lifter, army reservist, team mate on the Harris softball team, auto body mechanic, auto enthusiast, hunter, fisherman, comedian, liked to work with his hands and build things, prankster, story teller, and a brother.
When it is time for me to reunite with Adam I know exactly how it will go, a firm handshake and pat on the shoulder and then we will sit down and ------
tell stories
Andy Mills
Jay Pellegren
March 17, 2010
Joan,
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
I hope you don't mind me refering to you by name. Even though we have never met in person; I feel like I have always known you because of all the wonderful things Adam always had to say about you every time I had the pleasure of being in his company.
He was a terrific man. A co-worker, and a mentor, but most importantly a great friend. His AH Harris family, of which I am a part of will miss him deeply, but will always keep him in our hearts.
God Bless
Tracy Huxley
March 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to all that had the privilege to know this great man.
He touched so many, in so many ways.
Ann Burek
March 17, 2010
Dear Joan-
Some of our loveliest chats were about your wonderful husband. I've had the opportunity to talk with him several times and it's easy to see why you always lit up when you talked about him. I know that this is a seemingly impossible hurdle, but time and prayer will heal you.
I know that he is watching over you every day.
Fondly,
Ann Burek @ Kimberley's
Pat Brayer
March 17, 2010
Adam made my visits to the Harris location in Albany fun and informative. I and many in the industry will miss him dearly. My sincerest sympathy to his family.
Kathryn Clancy (KC)
March 17, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ann McGuire
March 17, 2010
Dear Joan
I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. You are in my heart, mind and prayers.
Mackenzie Bailey
March 17, 2010
I just found out about Adam's passing this morning and I am still in shock. I was lucky enough to work for him for almost 5 years and in that time we had many talks that so many fondly remember. He always gave sound advice, a caring word, or just a smile. He is part of the reason that I am where I am today in the construction industry as a woman. He was always encouraging and gave me ample opportunities to move up in the business from receptionist through the ranks to Rental Coordinator. When I moved on from A.H. Harris in Albany to a different company in Syracuse he was the first to congratulate me at one of the many yearly trade shows where I happened to run in to him. I will always remember him as kind hearted, generous, and the type of person I hope I can be someday. My thoughts are with Joan and everybody at A.H. Harris.
Mackenzie Pisano Bailey
Diane Hook
March 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to the Godzik family. What a great loss. Adam touched the lives of so many and will surely be missed.
Al Poole
March 17, 2010
Joan- I opened my business card book today and the very first card was Adam's. His card has always been first in my book, not because of A.H. but for Adam. To Adam a sale was important BUT his desire was to provide all a trusting and most important a lasting friendship that never stopped giving. His humor was infectious, His dedication and commitment to His friends compassionate. Adam is a great lose to our industry and an enormous lost to me.
Nicole Bardin
March 17, 2010
Where do I begin? Adam to me was like a father. He was one of the best men I will ever meet in my life. It takes a very special person to be as caring, genuine, selfless, amazing as he was. Anytime I was unsure about work or frustrated about something, I knew I could talk to Adam. After I would share my concerns and worries with him, he would start his words of wisdom to me as "Well, between us girls..." that would always make me laugh and immediately calm me down. He helped me through not only work situations but more so personal situations, some smaller than others. I managed to somehow pop my tire coming into work one day going over the horrible railroad tracks we have that are almost impossible to avoid. In a panic state, I went into David's office where Adam and David were and told them what happened. Adam told me to let Art know and he would take my tire off. I asked, "Well what about a replacement tire? Who should I call? What should I do?". Adam simply said, "Don't worry about it." What that meant at the time I wasn't sure. Later that afternoon he came in my office and told me, "I was all set". I said, "Adam, what did you do?" And with his infectious grin said, "I took care of it for you." Adam ventured over to Warren Tire for me, picked me up a new tire and had it replaced and would not let me give him money for it. This was something he did that makes me think of him as a father- Something typically only a father would do.
Adam and I went through a lot last year together, being that we were going through very similar things. When his mother took very ill, shortly after so did mine. We helped each other through what I think next to this, was one of the hardest things to go through. Nothing is worse than watching your mother fight for her life, when we know the inevitable. There were days I didn't know how I could do it anymore, with all the planning and the things to try to take care of ahead of time to help prepare for the end. Adam helped me gather myself and told me that easiest way to get through it and keep it together was to "treat it like business". He said that is what he did and it worked. He was right...that is exactly what I did and it worked. My father was a mess so often someone had to take charge - ME. This was the best way to do it. There were many days where it was very hard to keep it together while at work. Everyday he was in the office, he would make a point to come see me and see how I was doing. I would tell him how things were getting worse and how I wish there was something I could do to make my mother more comfortable. He always had clever little suggestions that I took with me home and they worked. We shared a bit of tears together here in the office. He had a way of always knowing the right thing to say to hit you right in the heart and make you cry. He was so sincere and genuine. He was so proud of me with all I did all on my own to help my mother. He told me, "If I had a daughter, I would want her to be just like you." That right there sent me into a boat load of tears.
I could always be myself with Adam. He was never one to judge anyone. He had this calm way of making you know that everything was going to be "OK" even without actually saying it. He would always bring in to me and the other women in the office homemade perogies that a close friend of his made. He would every week if he was here, purchase brownies or macaroons for me from this church that went around every week in our office which the proceeds went to charity. He would come walking in with the brownies, say nothing and leave them there when i wasn't paying attention. He always did little sneaky things like that. It is so sad to have lost such a good man, who cared so much for everyone who was around him. Whether it was family, friends or co-workers. He treated us all the same and he definitely did remember EVERYTHING you ever told him.
I recently just went back to school. Adam was so proud of me. I just finished one of my classes with an A....Principles of Marketing. Adam was always so excited to come in my office and talk about school and my assignments and he would give me pointers. In fact, my big project at the end of the class was a paper....i did it on A.H. Harris & Sons, Inc. Adam was one of my references ;-) With 37+ years experience, how could I not. The teacher absolutely loved my report. I have Adam to thank for this.
There is not enough time in the day or email space for me to write everything I would like to about him. He truly was a amazing person. Knowing Adam and the kind of person he is has changed my life to make me want to be a better person and impact as many as he did positively. He is Truly One of A Kind!!!
This is the prayer that was on my mother's prayer card at her wake/funeral. I thought it would be nice to share:
To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, let me go - I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be thankful for our many beautiful years. I gave to you my love. You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time I traveled alone. So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a time that we must part So bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on, So if you need me, call and i will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear All my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say - Welcome Home!
Goodbye dear friend. I love you. Miss you Already. Thank you for Everything. Rest in Peace
My thought and prayers go out to Joanie and the family. I'm happy to say that I now have 2 guardian angels looking out for me :-). Until we meet again...
Nicole Bardin
Regional Buying Agent
A. H. Harris & Sons, Inc.
Gerry Mancino
March 17, 2010
Joan: I am so sorry to read of Adam's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Gerry Mancino
Mark Stroupe
March 17, 2010
What a friend. So giving of his time love and advice. He always made me feel special and had a kind word and a smile. He always asked about the family.He had an enourmous impact on me and my family's life. He is the reason that I do what I do today. GOD gave me the opportunity to hug him and tell him I love him only hours before his passing. Mr. Adam Sir I will be there shortly to get another hug and smile from you.
Marleen Blair
March 17, 2010
It was just the other day when Marion and I were chatting on line about the hyjinx at Keveny. I remember Adam as an upperclassman who didn't make it uncomfortable for us younger kids. and Joan, I always remember you helping my parents at the bank. May the Lord be with all of you during this difficult time. I know how hard it is loosing my brother just two weeks ago. My prayer is that Adam didn't suffer and that he is now with his family in heaven showing off how proud he is of his family here on earth. My deepest sympathy.. Marleen Patrick-Blair
Jerry Hentman
March 16, 2010
I have been with A.H.Harris and Sons, Inc. for 5 years. I met Adam prior to my first day and he extended his strong handshake and caring demeanor then and as well on Saturday, even through the hustle of our mid afternoon activities we had a moment to say, hi how are you and talk soon. I will always remember his powerful speeches and never ending knowledge of our industry.
I will miss him without a doubt. Today as I woke and got ready for work I felt a void as I walked to my car and saw the A.H.Harris and Sons sticker. It brought me back to Saturday night as the awards were getting ready to get started. Adam was at the table next to me and for a brief moment we looked at each other, I waived and he nodded and we both smiled.
Corrine DePinto
March 16, 2010
There are so many things that someone can write about such an extraordinary man, know that he was respected and loved by anyone who was lucky enough to have met him. Adam will be missed by so many. God now has a very special angel. Deepest Sympathy and caring thoughts are with you.
Annmarie Gordon
March 16, 2010
Joan,
I am very shocked and sadden to hear of Adam's passing. It was just week's ago I spoke with him on the phone while he was visiting my mom. I'll miss his great sense of humor, long conversations (on numerous topics) and hunting visits to Cobleskill. He's now back to enjoying long chats with my dad. Adam will be greatly missed. Always remember the happy times.
Mark Grace
March 16, 2010
Dear Joan,
Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am for your loss. Your husband positively impacted so many people in life, countless individuals, strangers, friends and family alike.
Adam made this world a better place in so many ways. At times, I thought I was just one of the lucky few he had helped. But As I read the outpouring of messages, I realize that Adam was changing lives in every corner of his world.
Your husband defined the phrase "paying it forward". I am a better person for having known your husband.
Thank you for sharing him with all of us. He truely was a solid gold guy. That being said I think the follow is appropriate:
Nature's first green is gold
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Robert Frost, 1923
Michael Leone
March 16, 2010
I can only aspire to be as widely adored, caring, and selflessly dedicated to my fellow man as Adam Godzik.
Godspeed Adam, you and yours are in the thoughts and prayers of me and mine.
Kimberly Cardona
March 16, 2010
Dear Joan-
I only met Adam once when we had dinner at the Century House - Adam had a spirit that made people smile and he brightened up the room with his presence. I will never forget how much Ray admired and respected Adam and how much he cherished their friendship. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly Cardona
John Adams
March 16, 2010
Adam, you will be missed. We here on Earth are very much saddened by your passing and know all too well what this world has lost. May those you meet next embrace in the joy that is knowing you. You and your family are in the prayers of Myself and my wife.
John and Marie Wichser
March 16, 2010
Please accept our condolences for your loss. Time may ease the pain of losing Skip, but he will always be alive in your heart, memories and photos. God bless you and give you strength.
Mike Pate
March 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Godzik's and Adam's extended family.
God Bless.
A.H. Harris
Taralynn Naso
March 16, 2010
Adam was an inspiration to all, a mentor and most importantly a dear friend. He as one has touched so many lives...in so many ways. My thoughts and prayers to Adam, his family and friends. RIP Mr. Adam, Sir, you will never be forgotten. I LOVE YOU!
Taralynn Naso, AHH
Karen Alix
March 16, 2010
Dear Joan,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Although I have not seen you and Adam in a very long time, he still touched my life in a very positive way. He was truly remarkable. May you find comfort in all of your wonderful memories. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. With much love, Karen Alix
Bill Hartwell
March 16, 2010
Adam for good or for bad you were a straight shooter always honest which is so rare in todays world. RIP
marilyn tom alix
March 16, 2010
Dear Joan:we just heard about adam this morning from our son tom. what a shock. we are in new mexico or we certainly would be there for adam. our love and prayers are with you at this time. we will always remember adam as our friend.love, marilyn and tom
Jay Desai
March 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Glenn Cohen
March 16, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies in your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you in this time. Just know he was as wonderful as any man could be...
March 16, 2010
Our thoughts and Prayers are with Adam and his family and freinds. We are all going to miss him.
March 16, 2010
my condolences to adam family,from jose velez...[mo44]rest in pc adam..
WILL ASCENCIO
March 16, 2010
ONE GREAT GUY, WHO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Joseph Pereira
March 16, 2010
Hello Godzik Family and friends, I would like to offer my condolences I have only been with Harris a short time and have never met Adam, however you have to be so very proud on the mark he’s has left behind you are in my prays Jody
Joseph (Jody) M. Pereira
A.H.Harris and sons Inc.
*******Inside Sales*******
42 Holt Road
Buzzards Bay,Ma 02532
Phone:(508)-759-9990
Fax:(508)-759-1783
[email protected]
www.ahharris.com
Brian Lomax
March 16, 2010
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Adam you were a great guy, you will be missed. God bless you Sir.
Angel Murphy
March 16, 2010
Please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family. Adam was a true diamond in the rough.
Peter Yaklin
March 16, 2010
I started 4 months ago at AH Harris at the Albany Office, so I was lucky enough to speak with Adam numerous times. He use to bring a chair into my office just to chat probably once a week. He will definitely be missed by all of us here..
Rhonda Burton
March 16, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all of Adam's family and friends. He was a true leader and will be missed.
A.H. Harris
Patrick Smith
March 16, 2010
A had a few chances to meet Adam & the one thing I can say about Adam is Genuine.Everything about Adam was genuine which is truly rear in this business.Adam had a way of making you feel from the very first time you meet him like he was an old childhood friend thats how comfortable he could make everyone feel that's why everyone has lost a good friend.Your childhood friends and memories are the ones that mean the most and truly do last a life time and so will are memories of ADAM
Lisa Gillette
March 16, 2010
To the family of Adam: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. I had many "talks" with Adam. He brought a smile to everyone and anyone that he came in contact with. I couldn't ask for a better angel to watch over his family and friends. I would like to say that I did speak with my father who is also up in heaven. And I asked him to take care of Adam, and show him the ropes in heaven as he has showed me the ropes here at A. H. Harris. He will be missed dearly.
Lisa Gillette
A. H. Harris & Sons - Syracuse, NY
warren robare
March 16, 2010
rest in peace adam, you were an inspiration to me and to all you touched, you will be greatly missed.
warren robare
Sharran Kurzontkowski
March 16, 2010
God Bless. My prayers and condolences to everyone whose life was touched by such a wonderful man.
Francie Neeley
March 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ken stevens
March 16, 2010
Adam was truly a remarkable man. i will cherish our times together at AHH & the wisdom he imparted on me. he will be dearly missed by all of us.
Ken Stevens
NNE sales mgr.
Vicki Black
March 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alan Hardy
March 16, 2010
may the Lord comfort and keep you in these times of sorrow and may his spirit lift you up and bless you , for Adam was a great inspiration to me .
Duane Davenport
March 16, 2010
My condolences to you. Adam was a very special person. I remember conversations about customers, not being a customer but a friend. He had tremendous insight in business and life.
daniel connell
March 16, 2010
adam , you were a true mentor and friend. it was youre guidance and insight that gave me strengh and confidence to perform my everyday duties . you will truly be missed .
Les Basham
March 16, 2010
I always enjoyed meeting Adam; there was always a smile, a firm handshake, a good idea, story, or advice, and he made you feel better about yourself than before you met him.
Cami Taylor
March 16, 2010
Joan,
I am so sorry for your loss. Even though i didn't know Adam for a long time, I know he was a well liked person with so many awesome qualities. If you need anything please dont hesitate to get in touch with me.
Wendy VanBramer
March 16, 2010
Joan, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, and friend, Adam. There are no words, I am sure, to help ease your pain - but I hope the pain is eased by knowing that you have so many who share in your sorrow and are there for you. He is in a better place now, and I am sure will be watching over you. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
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