PHOENIX, NY – Stephen J. Adams, 60, passed away on Sunday June 11, 2017.
He was born on July 18, 1956, to John P. Adams, Sr. and Antoinette Ranieri Adams.
He grew up in Baldwinsville, NY, and attended Syracuse University.
He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, John P. Adams, Jr.; and also his by his “second mother,” Maria Cotterman.
He was a devoted and loving father and caring friend.
He had a consuming passion for cars and worked in the auto industry throughout his life.
He was extremely knowledgeable and turned a mean wrench.
His other vocation was cat lover.
His intellectual curiosity was boundless and he was interested in all things scientific, especially weather, space and the natural world.
He loved Star Trek and science fiction.
He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed watching auto racing, usually from behind his eyelids.
He liked watching This Week with George Stephanopoulos, which he referred to as “the weekly argument.”
He told terrible jokes, real groaners and sang car songs off key, and we loved him for it all.
He made tremendously good coffee and took care of us.
He is survived by his wife and friend, Melissa Colbert Adams; and his pride and joy, his son, Avery John Adams, both of Phoenix, NY.
He is also survived by his sisters, Patti Peek of North Syracuse and Joanne Colbert of Phoenix.
He leaves behind cousins Peter, Michael, Joseph and John Ranieri and their families.
He is survived by his beloved cats, Gemma, Amelia, Lady Grey and Ptolemy.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main St., Phoenix.
Services are private.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish to honor Steve, please consider a donation to Spay and Neuter of Syracuse or Helping Hounds.
Also, maybe go to the Syracuse Nationals and live it up.
“Why did the Italians lose the war? Because they used rigatoni instead of shells.”
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