Edward J. Adams
Edward J. Adams passed away suddenly on May 5, 2018 in Angleton, TX at the age of 69. He was born on June 2, 1948 in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey to Anita and Earl Adams. He was a devout Catholic who experienced many miracles, a lifelong baseball fan and an avid reader. But his favorite pastime was making people laugh especially his grandkids. Ed started working as a paper boy when he was just in elementary school and continued working at various jobs which he always enjoyed. Ed proudly served in the US Air Force for six years where he was the co-founder of the SMART Team (Small Maintenance and Repair Team). He loved his country and was a true American patriot. He was honorably discharged when his mother-in-law suffered a tragic accident and needed to be cared for on a full-time basis. Family came first for Ed and he gave up his Air Force career which he passionately loved in order to be with family. He was a hard-working family man who worked on the Railroad in Pennsylvania where he retired and then worked several years as the maintenance man at St. Patrick’s Church in Woodbury NJ. Even after retirement he refused to stop working. His most recent job was a truck driver in Angleton, Texas transporting chemicals across the country. When he wasn’t working he was reading, visiting with family, traveling or enjoying backyard cookouts. No matter what he did it always involved his sweetheart, Patricia.
Preceded in death by his mother, Anita and his father, Earl. Survived by the love of his life and wife of 47 years, Patricia, daughters Melissa (Raul), and Michele (Jim), sons Edward Jr. (Donique) and Patrick (Cassandra), his brother Earl (Maureen) and their kids Keith, Mark and Kerrie, his sister Kathy Thomas (John)and their kids Tracey and Kim and brother Clifford Adams. He was the proud PopPop to Brandon, Julia, Brenda, Raul Jr., Patricia Rose, Jillian, Hunter and Jackson. Equally important to him are many beloved in-laws who welcomed him in as family since the day he met Patricia Mannion on New Year’s Eve 1969. They are Rose Licata (Thomas, deceased) and their kids Thomas Jr and Matthew, Raymond Mannion, deceased, and his son Raymond “Rocky”, Edward Mannion (Eileen) and their daughter Helen, Joseph Mannion (Carol Lynn) and their kids Kelly, Jessica and Mic as well as many other beloved relatives and friends.
The Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 13, 2018 from 3-6:00pm with a rosary at 4pm at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main, League City, Texas 77573. A Funeral Mass will follow on Monday at 10:30am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1612 East Walker, League City, Texas 77573 with Monsignor Michael Mannion presiding. Interment with Military Honors will be held on Tuesday at 1:15pm at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to:
Discovery Ministries
c/o Joan Trump
343 Mt. Laurel Rd.
Mr. Laurel, NJ 08054
www.discoveryministriesinc.org
For pat and family I am so sorry to hear about Ed he was always a true friend and a second father to all my boys…I will miss him…. prayers and love being sent to you and all your family at this time. God Is holding him in the palm of his hands.
Mr. Adams who was always like another Father to me and my brothers will be missed. Growing up in Blackwood the fathers of neighborhood used to hangout on the steps of each other’s houses. When each other needed help they helped each other without question, showing us young kids what friendship truly was. Ed ( Mr.Adams ) will be missed and it gives me comfort knowing he is back sitting on those steps with his friends and finally God. R.I.P. Ed you will be always remembered
I will miss are long distance friendship. I’m glad to have called him my friend. I was sad to see him leave from New Jersey when he moved to Texas but I’m even sadder to see him leave us now. I know there’s only one place you could be right now and its in Heaven Rest in peace my friend. Until we meet again. I will look you up when it’s my turn.
Mr Adams was like a father to me as well. Living in Blackwood was great. I will always remember the fun Times we had. Fly with the Angels. Send my love to my parents. Sending prayers for the rest of the family may you find comfort during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for the family’s loss. I didn’t know him well but when I did meet him, he was a very sweet man. Prayers for the family.
Another one of the great men in my family who helped shape me and many others through out our lives. Uncle Ed was a loving caring hardworking man with a tremendous personality. He lit up every room he was in and had an uncanny knack of breaking the tension in any situation. He will be greatly missed by all of us. God bless uncle Ed. I’m sure saint Peter is laughing his ass off right now.
We love you Uncle Ed! We will miss you greatly. Say hi to Uncle Tom and Uncle Ray for us and keep watch over our family.
Ed was absolutely one of a kind. He taught me how to play poker when we were in Grammar School and last night when I was playing Poker on the computer, I swear I heard him say “Fold – you got nothing”. He loved Our Lord and his family who ALWAYS came first. Ed loved being around people, always trying to make them laugh. He was able to read people and tried to be there for them when they needed a shoulder and a prayer. I can just imagine him and St. Peter at the Pearly Gates exchanging jokes.
Rest in peace, Ed.
To all of the family, our deepest condolences. But may the joyful memories of this outstanding man help relieve you of grief. Thinking of you.
To Pat & Family,
At a very sad time as this it is difficult for me to find the proper words to describe the feeling of sadness.
Even though my little Brother has departed the memories he left with us will continue to motivate all to live our lives to the fullest. That is the way Ed would want it to be.
Our heart felt condolences and prayers to Pat and your Families from all my family.
Earl, Maureen and Family
I only met Uncle Ed twice. Once in Tampa Florida when he was passing through on leave from the Air Force. I believe it was 1969. He had dinner with us and was so funny. The rolls were hot so he juggled them yelling “hot hot”. At breakfast we had pancakes and he drowned his in syrup and we thought that was cool. Seemed to remember meeting him again briefly passing through again after we were in Spokane Washington, really can’t remember the details.
Wish I could have seen him more. Don’t know why our lives are this way where we are so fractured or busy. Time runs out and we want more so we can do better, but it’s gone. I always thought fondly of Uncle Ed and can say I loved him at first sight. That smile gets ya.
My father Earl Adams had kept me up to date on Uncle Ed’s life adventures. He’s on the greatest one now and I look forward to seeing him again where no tears are shed, and no pain is felt, and time does not exist.
Blessing to all of you.
Keith Adams