Obituary of Evelyn Adams

Adams, Evelyn (nee Teijeiro), age 89 of Paterson at rest in Wayne on June 25, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Adams (2014). Loving mother of Thomas P. Adams of Paterson and Kenneth Adams of Clifton. Devoted grandmother of Emily Adams of Pompton Plains, Pequannock Twsp., Alexa Adams of Clifton and Alana Adams of Clifton. Dear sister of Thomas "Polly" Parlegreco of Paterson and Angela Hanke of Oak Ridge. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Born in Hackensack, she lived in Paterson for most of her life. She was the manager of The Elmwood Restaurant and Tavern, Elmwood Park for many years before retiring in 2000. Evelyn was a N.Y. Yankee fan and was also a great cook. She enjoyed visiting Atlantic City, the Jersey Shore, and she liked to sing. She enjoyed planning family reunions and cherished time spent with her grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home 111 Union Blvd., Totowa on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. Funeral Mass to follow at St. James R.C. Church, Totowa at 10:00 A.M. Entombment at Laurel Grove Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may visit Monday 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to Eva's Village Inc., 393 Main Street, Paterson, NJ would be appreciated.