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The family of Maryann Barbara Adams uploaded a photo
Thursday, August 31, 2017
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David Lucht lit a candle
Thursday, April 20, 2017
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So sorry for your sudden loss. RIP
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Y. Holland posted a condolence
Friday, April 7, 2017
"My Deepest Condolences go out to the family, God's word saids, at Isa 25:8 "He will swallow up death forever,......And will wipe away the tears from all faces.
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Mark LaBrecque donated to PKD FOUNDATION
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
We are honored to have known her and will keep her and the family in our thoughts and prayers.
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Kenya Johnson uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
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2012 work photo during Help the Homeless Ping Pong event
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Kenya Johnson lit a candle
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
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In loving memory of Maryann Barbara Adams
I will always remember your smile and "let's catch up" phrase. Missing you dearly but happy you are not alone but are reunited with your mom and dad.
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Kenya Johnson posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Bob and family, you have my deepest sympathy and continue to be in my prayers. I knew Maryann her full tenure at Fannie Mae of more than 10 years. She was my boss two separate times including up to her passing. She was always so supportive and a great listener. Under her management, I was promoted with her support and I have always been grateful to her for many things she fully supported me on. I still can't believe she is gone but I am grateful for all the great conversations and interactions we shared. She bought her team wonderful stemless wine glasses for the holidays and I told her I use them all the time, which I do. Boy, how she loved wine. We will continue to celebrate Maryann's wonderful and full life with my wine glasses. I have learned more to live life like she did, unfortunately I appreciate it [life] more, now that she is gone. I wish I didn't only now; bad timing but at least the timing has arrived because we must live now. Now is all we have. I love you Maryann, RIP beautiful/wholehearted woman!
Bob, I'm sure Maryann will continue to watch over you through that chickadee.
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Lauri Kenney Whalen posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Dear Bob and Family,
I cannot tell you how sad I am about the loss of Maryann. We started at Fannie Mae at the same time and were friends from the beginning. She is a lovely caring woman. I pray that your memories provide you great comfort.
Lauri Kenney
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John Butler donated to PKD FOUNDATION
Monday, April 3, 2017
In loving memory of Maryann Barbara Adams.
With love and sympathy,
John and Eileen Butler
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Jean Moore posted a condolence
Monday, April 3, 2017
In Honor of Our Cousin, Maryann Belotto Adams
(My Eulogy)
I knew of my cousin Maryann before I knew her. That’s because our families lived over a thousand miles from each other. But every birthday and Christmas, Aunt Jo and Uncle Carmine sent pictures, first of Maryann alone and then of Michael, too, after he was born. Maryann’s Christmas pictures were always the same, her in front of the Christmas tree. She would either be wearing her new winter coat or showing off her favorite present, first a tricycle and then a bike.
But then in 1956 (I think), our family drove from Miami to Brooklyn to see the Belottos. And that’s my first real memory of Maryann. There’s a picture of us from that trip. We are posing out back of their home on Metropolitan Avenue, from oldest to youngest. My sister Mary Ann, the oldest, is holding Michael, a toddler, then me, and last Maryann. Even then, she was sweet and loving, happy, it seems, to have her cousins visiting.
Over the years, for one reason or another, I lost touch with her and Michael. But they were always there in the background. Aunt Jo regularly wrote letters to my father and from there the news would circulate—and so I knew what was happening in our cousins’ lives.
Then life events brought us back in touch, happily for weddings, and sadly for funerals when our parents died. Those losses, it seems, finally drew us closely together—a way to keep our parents alive in our hearts by sharing our memories and our love of them.
Over the years my sister, Mary Ann, and I began to think of Maryann and Michael as our younger sister and brother. We loved them for good reason, their sweet and loving ways, always with a laugh and a smile when times were good and always there, lending a shoulder in times of sadness.
Maryann and Bob and Michael would make their way to California to celebrate happy occasions with our CA family, and Steve and I met with them every year to celebrate the cousins’ birthdays, since these dates all clustered around February and early March. In addition, over the years, they made time to travel to see our children and their families or to welcome them to their home. So we will all have many happy memories over the coming days, months, and years to help sustain us.
But on this sad occasion I want to remember all that I can about my cousin, almost baby sister, Maryann. My sister and I adored her. She was one of the kindest, ablest persons we've ever known. She never forgot a birthday or Christmas, nine grandchildren between us, and each of them always received gifts, usually from places Maryann and Bob visited, and they were intrepid travelers, having been almost everywhere. No matter where the gifts came from, the cards were always sent with love from Maryann, Bob, and Michael, and the presents themselves were always just perfect, lovely bracelets and sweet purses for the little girls, and—I’m not sure what Adam (the only boy in the family) received, but I’m sure it was just right.
The other thing I remember most about Maryann was her prodigious memory. She knew all our family members’ ages and birthdates. She remembered every trip we ever took and could rattle off specific details before I could. I would say I think we stayed in Ravello. Was it last year or the year before? And she would say, No, I think it was two years ago, and you stayed in Amalfi. Oh, I’d answer. Glad you’re around to remember. I’d get confused about the time she and Bob went to Greece to visit with Mary Ann and Sonny, but no confusion for her. She knew exactly where they met and when. (Who will remember for us now?)
Other facets of Maryann’s personality include her indomitable spirit, her capacity for work, and her energy. She had worked continuously since graduating from high school. She went on to receive her MBA and to become the successful human resources executive we knew her to be. I don’t know much about her work life, but I’ll bet her co-workers will say she was admired for her smarts, but loved for her even-handed and fair treatment of all employees and other executives.
She will be remembered by all of us for her authenticity, her intelligence, her energy, and her loving nature because those are the traits that defined her.
Sometimes I think she managed to accomplish so much in life, to touch so many peoples’ lives in such a short time because she knew she wouldn’t have that much time allotted to her in which to do it all, achieve it all, and more importantly, to give all she had to give, and so she packed more in her short life than many manage after having been granted many more years. All our lives are fuller and richer for having had her with us, even if it was for too brief a time.
One last note:
She was several months away from retiring. In one of our last conversations, she told me Bob was going to pick her up at work on her last day and together they were going to set out on a journey across the country.
After that, she was going to take some time to stay in her PJs until late in the mornings and read the paper and relax for a while—for the first time since high school.
Rest now dear, sweet cousin.
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Brenda Devlin donated to PKD FOUNDATION
Sunday, April 2, 2017
It was a gift to have crossed paths in life with Maryann. My sincere condolence to her family.
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Jim and Vivian Ivers posted a condolence
Sunday, April 2, 2017
We are deeply saddened to hear about your loss, and we will be praying for your peace and comfort.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4
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Joanie lit a candle
Sunday, April 2, 2017
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Bobby, May God lays His hands upon her and receive her into His kingdom. May Mary console you and keep you close to Her heart and the Holy Spirit console you with the wisdom of the Holy Father.
I Love You Always!
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Catherine Dettmer donated to PKD FOUNDATION
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers always, Bob. Love, Cathy, Ali, and Andrew
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Kendra White posted a condolence
Sunday, April 2, 2017
I extend my deepest sympathies to the family, and please know that you will continue to be in my prayers. It was a pleasure to join Maryann's team, if only for a short time. May she rest in peace.
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Carla Fulton posted a condolence
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Maryann
My oldest and dearest friend. I love you.
Carla
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Mel Timmons posted a condolence
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Bob : Having just gone thru what you now must face, my only words and thoughts are that we have each lost a shining light in our lives that cannot be replaced. A light that brought joy, understanding, partnership and unending love. Without doubt it will be very tough to get through but remember the numerous good times together. Let the tears flow no matter where or when, they are healthy and good. Only time can accomplish healing. Right now as I write, the tears are flowing for Rita and Maryann. I am totally sorry for your loss and if I can help in any way, please call. Mel
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Meta (Vopatek) Beall posted a condolence
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Bob - So very sorry to hear of Maryann's passing. I have fond memories of working together during our days at MOC. It was an honor to work with her. May God bless and take care of you and the family during this time.
Meta
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Cheryl Sember uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, April 2, 2017
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This was from 4/6/06, I will always remember Maryann's smile and great laugh. Thoughts and prayers are with you Bob, family and friends.
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John Schaake posted a condolence
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Bob, Carol and I are thinking about you and your losing Maryann. We have fond memories of seeing the two of you together at our 60th reunion in 2014.
John and Carol
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Roger Gilbertson posted a condolence
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Bob and family,
Mortality always shocks.
I met Maryann at several Poly 1954 alumni functions.
Bob, she was always engaging to talk to!
It is hard to accommodate such loss.
You are in my deep thoughts.
Sincerely,
Roger Gilbertson
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Rebecca Addy posted a condolence
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Sending thoughts, prayers and my deepest condolences. I will always remember Maryann fondly. Love Rebecca
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sister Hughes posted a condolence
Friday, March 31, 2017
Dear Loved Ones of Maryann,
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. While I did not know Mrs. Adams personally, I was saddened to hear she had passed. God's Word the Bible tells us that death will be no more. Never again will "death" break our hearts again. Revelation 21:3,4 says "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” God's Word assures us the death will be no more, also pain will be gone! These things will have passed away. We look forward to such a wonderful hope. Please review these scriptures in your personal copy of the Bible and may "Jehovah the God of all Comfort" comfort you and your family during this most difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3) (Psalms 83:18).
Sincerely,
sister Hughes
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Ted Raitch donated to PKD FOUNDATION
Friday, March 31, 2017
Bob, we take comfort that even Christ cried at the death of Lazarus. Love, Ted and Pam
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Liz Russell lit a candle
Friday, March 31, 2017
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You will always have a special place in my heart. I will miss you dearly. Forever, Liz
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Donald Potter posted a condolence
Friday, March 31, 2017
Sending our thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences, Love Don & Carole.
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