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Adams J. Gonteski, Jr.
Adams’ gruff exterior hid a soft side that when you got the chance to see was an honor to be part of the group he opened his heart to. If he was quick to tease or give a good ribbing to those around him, that was just his way of showing affection. And if you turned it back on him it was all the better; he could take a joke just as well as he could dish one out. His adventurous side showed through his love of roller coasters, and he was even known to go bungee jumping. Adams was the former head of transportation for South Jersey Hospital (formerly Newcomb Hospital) in Vineland.rn Adams is survived by his spouse Ron Ostertag, with whom he lived in Vineland, his mother Ruth Ann (nee Daley) formerly of Riverside, sisters: Michelle Daley of Burlington, Katherine Warrick of Palmyra and Rose Marie Lewis of Browns Mills, his brother Michael of South Carolina, as well as by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father Adams, Sr.rn Come celebrate Adams 48 wonderful years (Aug. 19, 1963-Oct. 19, 2011) Friday from 7-9 and Saturday from 9-10 at the Sweeney Funeral Home, Riverside. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 Am at Jesus the Good Sheppard Church (St. Peter’s Site) Riverside. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery.rn
18 Comments
Bomber was a very special person. He was always in my thoughts and prayers. He loved life and would do anything for the people he loved. I will miss him but, in a way he will always be with me. With Deepest Sympathy
Adam I love you soo much! You were the closest person to me, you were like my father after daddy died. You were always there for me and the people you loved. I’m thankful that I got to spend these last couple of weekends with you. It meant alot to me that you wanted my company. Im gonna miss you soooo much, I will never forget you! I’m gonna miss having our talks I could talk to you about anything. I love you very much.I WILL NEVER FORGET SUGARLAND EITHER! You had such a great time and you were happy, and Thats how I WILL remember you! Rest in peace Bomber!
Adams was my near and dear nephew. If he needed talk he would call and we laugh and enjoy each others company anytime we got a chance. He was a wonderful person and will be loved forever.He loved traveling with his partner and having his mother around him.There is no one that was as thoughtful and loving as he was. love Aunt MaryEllen R.I.P.
My other “Adam”. I worked with Adams at Newcomb for many years.We shared a lot of laughs & tears,like when his Supervisor Jean passed. My husband is named Adam,and back then he worked in the E.R.rn From time to time I’d get confusing calls from hospital trying to have “Adam” come in, when they really mean’t “Adams”!! So he became my rnother “A”!! He found out I am also a professional artist and he commsioned me to paint a portrait of his mother’s beautiful Cocker Spaniels.I’ve run into him over the last few years when he would be coming in and out of hospital stays/procedures here at the Regional Med.Ctr. and it was like no time had gone by at all !! The hugs,laughs,and sweet-sour wry humor,I had always known,was still there! I could see he was strugling with a marked physical decline,but he seemed to face it with all the strength & dignity he could muster out of his failing body! He was a kind, faithful friend. Peace, my “other”Adams
i will miss you and had lots of fun when you were around i will remember you always.. rest in peace
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We will miss you. rn”I’m left standing here, I got nothing to say,all is silent within my dream”.I love ya!I will always keep you in my thoughts.
Uncle Bomber, nI remember all those good times i had with you at Christmas, Thanksgiving, and other occasions. I will miss you dearly! I will never forget you! I hope your not suffering any more, and you are in a great rest in peace…..R.I.P Uncle Bomber! n-With Love,nKayla <3
I know god called you away to his kingdom and that you are at peace and with your father. I know that you’ll be watching over all of us and forever loving each and everyone of us as we will always love you. I remember Christmases you made then so much fun and we use to go on walks in the woods together and you were the best and I’m gonna miss you forever. I love you…I just wish I knew so I could have saw you and told you that I love you but I know deep down you already knew that. Forever in my heart, prayers…nnRoxanne Anna
i only had the oportunity to spend time with adams once or twice, so i did not know him well. what i do know is that he was an important part of his partner’s/spouse’s life in making him/ron whole. may everyone who loved adams remember all the joys and fun memories he added to your lives. go in peace adams.
I had the pleasure of meeting Adams only once, and knew him mostly through his partner Ron. He always had me laughing with his stories of their many adventures.nMy deepest sympathy to Adams family and friends.n
I met Adams a few times and only knew him through Ron’s tales. You could sense the deep love and commitment they had for one another. Our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow–love Tony and Nancy
Carol & I send Ron and Adams’s family our sincereest condolences at this time of sorrow – love Bob & Carol
Cousin Adam,n Even though I only met you twice I feel like we were really close. Your in a better place Adam. May you and your soul rest in Heaven with Uncle Adam. I just wish I could have talked to you longer than I did when I last saw you.
The last time I got to see my cousin, Adams was also the first time I got to meet Ron. The two of them were so happy together and they both stole the show at the party. Adams (who I always called “Bomber”) was always smiling and joking. He always knew just what to say to make you smile. He loved my mom and she loved him. I hope that they are now together smiling and joking with each other like they always did. To Ron, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we are blessed to have you in our family. To my Aunt Ruth Ann, please know that we love you and please let us know if you need anything. To Adams sisters and brother, please know that we love you all and know that he’ll always be with you. No one can take your memories of him away from you. All our love and prayers are with you at this time of deep sadness even though we can’t be there.
I never got the chance to meet Adam. I only knew about him thru Ron. I know that Adam made Ron very happy and I could tell it went both ways. They shared a commitment to each other that couldn’t be shaken. Although I never met Adam but from what I did know he was a very special person, as is Ron.
Ron – I’m so sorry to have missed what I’m sure was a wonderful tribute to Adams who I enjoyed getting to know during my short time at SJH. I was out of the country and just received your message (10-27). Sending peace and strength to you and the family during this difficult time.rnMy sincerest sympathy,rnMonica McClintock