Richard D. Adams

Richard D. Adams, 69, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Mulberry Gardens. He had been the loving husband of the late Julie (Kubala) Adams for over 30 years. Richard was born on November 28, 1953 in Southington, to the late Joseph and Adeline (Bieluczyk) Adams and had been a lifelong Southington resident. Rick worked as a Lead Inspector at Pratt and Whitney, retiring after 41 years of service. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman, gardener and golfer. He also enjoyed hiking and bowling. Rick is survived by his daughter; Kayla Adams of Southington, sister, Christine Pawlik and her husband Gary of Simsbury, nephew and niece, Justin and Lisa Pawlik, sister-in-law Filomena Adams and nephew Steven Adams, and many loving family and friends, including Nancy Chute- Streeter, Deanne Scaringe and Glenn Klocko and his gang from Pratt and Whitney. In addition to his wife Julie, Rick was predeceased by his brother, Mark J. Adams. Rick's family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at Mulberry Gardens for their kindness and compassion they showed him. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rick's memory may be made to the Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., 06450 (https://www.meridenhumanesocietyrescue.com/). Calling hours will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, with Words of Remembrance at 7 p.m., at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial will be private. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.