Adam Spadea

Herkimer- Adam Spadea 87 of Herkimer, NY passed away Wednesday August 27, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born April 17, 1927 in Gasperina, Italy the son of the late Joseph and Maria Macrina Spadea. He was a graduate of Herkimer High School and lived most of his life in Herkimer.



His marriage to Jeanne Salvione took place on May 10, 1953 at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Gloversville, NY. Mr. Spadea was a US Navy Veteran serving our country from May 3, 1945 to August 9, 1946. Adam had been employed for the New York State Thruway and also had formerly been a TV repair man for many years. He had a keen sense of humor and was known to have a good joke or listen to one. Family was a utmost priority in his life.



Surviving are his wife Jeanne; 2 daughters Nancy Hand & husband Jerry of Herkimer; Lisa Mahoney of Charleston, SC, 5 grandchildren: Jordan & wife Elizabeth Hand; Tyler Hand; Jerica Hand; Lesley & Leah Cioch; nephew Joseph Spadea and his wife Johann; and niece Mary Nikurs, and cousins. He also leaves his in-laws Carole Girard; Alan Salvione & wife Muriel; Paul Salvione & wife Ellen and close friend Anthony (Tony) Annotto. Adam was predeceased by two brothers: Sam & Dominick.



Funeral services will be held Saturday August 30, 2014 at 11am from the Enea Family Funeral Home (Harry & Kevin Enea) 220 N. Washington St, Herkimer, NY. Friends and relatives may call from 9am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will follow in Calvary cemetery, Herkimer NY where a military service will be accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home during calling hours.