(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
James Cantwell Adamson passed away November 4, 2015 and Rita Marie (Ruffolo) Adamson passed away November 3, 2015. Married June 24, 1961, both were born in Kenosha, WI- James in 1935 and Rita in 1938. They graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School. James achieved a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University and Rita completed a Bachelors of Education from Dominican College.
After serving in the US Army as an engineer he worked at the American Motors Company from 1959-1987. He continued to work with Renault and Chrysler, and eventually worked as a contract advisor in the automotive industry. He was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, The Elks and The Shamrock Club. He audited many classes at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. From International Languages to Celtic Studies to Fencing, he was always interested in the exploration of knowledge. Rita was a volunteer at the Racine-based Toys for Tots for many years, and was dedicated to providing under-privileged children with special holiday gifts. She was also an excellent crafter and seamstress.
They are survived by their children: Michael (Carol) Adamson of CA; Paula (John) Siok of WA; Gregory Adamson of WA; Patrick (Marie) Adamson of CA; and Margaret (Juris) Milestone of PA. They are survived by their 11 grandchildren: Ryan (Amanda) Siok, Collin Siok, Taylor Siok, Aleksander Siok, Rachel Adamson, Samuel Adamson, Emma Adamson, Olivia Adamson, Lucin Milestone, Helike Milestone and Macsen Milestone. Their siblings also survive them: Harry (Patricia) Adamson; Wayne (Nancy) Adamson; Mary Hughes; Gerald (Sharon) Ruffolo and Maryanne (Donald) Otter. They have 18 nieces and nephews and several grand nieces and nephews.
They were preceded in death by their infant daughter, Catherine, and their parents, Harry and Esther Adamson, and Achille and Pauline Ruffolo. They had a deep connection with their Catholic faith as well as their ancestry, and for many years researched connections to those who came before them, and those who are part of their contemporary lineages.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday November 13th 2015 at 11:00AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Kenosha. (1919-54th street) Visitation with the family will be on Friday at the church from 9:00AM until the time of mass. Burial for both will follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials would be appreciated to Tex Reynolds Toys for Tots. (Racine County)
Mon - Fri: 8AM - 4PM
(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Anastasia Hudgins says:
I offer my profound condolences to all of you during this difficult time.
Johna & Steve Coulthard says:
Dear Adamson Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers daily.
Dick & Gail Otwaska says:
We are so sorry for your loss. We worked at Toys for Tots with Rita. Of course, with that we knew Jim who came occasionally.
Rita will be so missed. What an incredible worker. She was our Library, our go to person. She cared about everyone, and was so thoughtful.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. She was so proud of all of her children and grandchildren. We heard lots of stories. How they loved their vacations to see everyone.
They will be so deeply missed.
Sincerely,
Dick & Gail Otwaska
Karen & Patrick says:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Keith and Mary Alberts and family says:
Sincere condolences and prayers for the family.
Linda Kronholm says:
So sorry for your loss, Mary Hughes & family
Jane Jurca says:
Dear Wayne, Nancy and Family,
I am so sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jane
Thomas and Elise Ajawara says:
The Ajawara family wishes to send their sincere condolences to the Adamson family under such tragic and unforeseen circumstances. Our prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Anna Marie Paret says:
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marlene Broesch-Quick says:
Again, my deepest sympathy to Jim & Rita’s wonderful “kids” and to Rita’s family.
We had a great Adamson family lunch with most of our 1st cousins & some of the 2nd cousins. Lot’s of family stories were shared. Jim, the family historian, would be pleased.
May they be in peace together with all of their family who have gone before them
Tim and Mary (Zibolski) Stueckroth says:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. They will be remembered in our Masses this Sunday!
The Stueckroth Family
Tracy Cleveland says:
I offer prayers for you in this time of grief and loss. I pray that you find comfort in your memories and peace in your faith. God bless you all.
Bob and Peg Nikolai says:
We want to offer our condolences to the family on the tragic loss of Rita and Jim. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Always remember where beautiful souls have been, they leave a trail of wonderful memories. May those memories be a comfort to you at this time. God Bless.