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This memorial website was created in loving memory of Richard Adelman. He will be dearly missed and forever held in our hearts.

A memorial service was held at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy, MA on April 17 at 3:30 p.m. We are very grateful to all who attended and shared in the celebration of Rich's life. It was a wonderful, music-filled memorial to a man we all loved and miss greatly.  

The family has requested that any donations in Rich's honor be directed to The Rhythmic Arts Project (www.traponline.org), an educational organization focused on empowering and enriching the lives of disabled individuals through percussion-based music.

Please leave a note, add a picture, video, or a song.  Our family is comforted by your warmth and stories of Rich.

April 1
April 1
April 1st Babe! Hate this Date every year as am Reminded of your passing~the difficult time it was for You!  Loved You from Way Back When Rich and You Are Loved and Missed Everyday here&now. We Were Good Together Always True Companions~Forever My Love Laytah Babe
April 2
April 2
I think of Rich all the time and I do miss my brother very much ❤️❤️❤️
October 14, 2023
October 14, 2023
So Rich, another year has gone by with you having a heavenly birthday. So many people still missing you and remembering the great times they had with you... forever.. XXOO ☮️
October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023
Remembering your Day of Birth Rich ~ Missing You ~ Always in my Heart with Love
October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023
Happy Birthday Richard ❤️❤️❤️❤️ always thinking of you
April 1, 2023
April 1, 2023
Warm and cheerful memories of Rich on this 11th anniversary—
April 1, 2023
April 1, 2023
2012 you physically left my life Here&Now 11years later You Never leave my Heart Rich
October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022
Happy birthday Rich.. I think your 76..its 2022 now and you're still missed very much by your family and friends..such a true gentleman and all around great guy.... XXOO ☮️☪️ Lynne Mirando
October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022
Happy birthday Rich
I miss you very much. This music brings back so many memories. Sitting around trying to evaluate the Beatles White album.
Love you Rich ❤️❤️❤️❤️
September 24, 2022
September 24, 2022
There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about all of the Great memories we had together.  Thank you for all the Laughs, Advice, & life lessons you taught me…

Your Friend Ryan
April 1, 2022
April 1, 2022
Still miss Rich and that great smile,best drummer I ever worked with.
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2022
Aargh! Will wake up to April 1st 2022! Hate every April 1st. It’ll be 10yrs since Rich drew his last breath within my arms as I reassured him to “let go babe”. I and your sons will be okay…Go..Rest Rich Sleep now My Love❤️❤️❤️Damn I miss Him
October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020
Drum roll...
Remembering Rich fondly on his special day today.
October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020
So glad our paths crossed. And we’ve kept up with Janice who like you is an MVP and guiding light.
Love, Ed and MarciaWise
October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020
Your Day of Birth...Thinking of You with Love Rich Missing your Human being Here&Now
August 26, 2020
August 26, 2020
I Miss You Everyday Rich. What a World! There is No Peace Babe...Wishing WE Could be together Here&Now...My Love
April 16, 2020
April 16, 2020
April 1st 2020 8yrs OUCH Today is a Day of Reflection Tears Yes but So Many great memories! Almost 50 yrs of Lean and Mean ... Beautiful and Serene. WE DONE GOOD RICH You are So missed and FOREVER LOVED..See You Babe
April 1, 2020
April 1, 2020
I've been writing a musical tribute to the drummers who influenced and inspired me through the years, and paused a moment on Richard's name, to again appreciate how great he was to me. Sad he's gone, grateful for him having been who he was.
March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020
DAMN! Missing You Rich but grateful you don’t have to deal with this here&now my forever love.
January 1, 2020
January 1, 2020
2020 Babe! WOW a New Year New Decade! Feeling Your Presence With a Peaceful Heart. My True Companion My Man LoveLove NEW YEAR...
November 28, 2019
November 28, 2019
THANKSGIVING? Hmm! Missing what Was OUR Favorite Rich. Missing YOU; So different, Tis what it is! xo
October 13, 2019
October 13, 2019
Happy Birthday Babe! I Loved you yesterday, I Love You Today. Forever Loved, forever missed #my truecompanion #missingyou #beautifulman ❤️
September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019
OhMy missing You Babe Wishing We had More Time
April 16, 2019
April 16, 2019
MISSING YOU SWEET MAN! TRUE LOVE; TRUE COMPANION Happy 54th Wedding Anniversary Day Babe
April 3, 2019
April 3, 2019
Always remember that smile,Great band mate,and true friend.
April 1, 2019
April 1, 2019
Dang 7yrs ago your human being left this earth you are greatly missed Rich but I realize you’re with me Always thank you my love always in peace Your True Companion
February 14, 2019
February 14, 2019
Another Valentines Day without My Life’s Love Hoping he’s with his Father now✌
October 28, 2018
October 28, 2018
THE REDSOX WON THE WORLD SERIES RICH! Your Team did it Again YAY so Exciting Babe⚾️❤️
October 13, 2018
October 13, 2018
Happy Birthday Love! Your RedSox are doin' well Rich
October 1, 2018
October 1, 2018
HEY BABE
You left this planet, my life, 6 1/2 years ago, I wish I could say It's a Better World for Our Children, their Children! Damn I miss YOU....its like the '60 again here and now Rich! You Would Be Very Angry in Today's World My Love. Rest, In PEACE. xo janice
April 1, 2018
April 1, 2018
Wishing I could Just Talk With You. To Hear Your Voice and Feel Your Presence Here&Now Would Be Oh So Wonderful! Missing My Man 6 Years WoW Babe KIT
November 1, 2017
November 1, 2017
Missing You Babe.. Thinking Of You With Love. Wishing You were Here now Rich, My True Companion
October 13, 2017
October 13, 2017
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE! Thanks for always being with me.
October 13, 2017
October 13, 2017
I think of and appreciate Richard often. Just a few days ago, I was talking with another musician here in Nashville who remembered him and lived near us in "the valley." I'm so grateful to have had him as a "big brother," and best friend, a literal "best man" as well.
His life lives on through the love he planted in his beautiful wife Janice, and on through many other family and friends. I'd love to have him to talk to now, but I'm looking forward to our reunion later.
I love you, Richard! I know you knew it, but just in case I didn't say it...
April 1, 2017
April 1, 2017
Missing YOU My True Companion. So Grateful for Your Love..5yrs since you left this Earth Whew PEACE MY LOVE
October 13, 2016
October 13, 2016
Richard taught me a lot. He never made it feel like "I'm teaching you now." He was always gentle, always exactly who he was, pure in heart. The lesson was always deeper than the teaching. All he had to do was be himself. That was a beautiful lesson. I loved him, and he loved me, and I join everyone who knows how beautiful his life here was because of the love that came through him.
April 16, 2016
April 16, 2016
Happy Anniversay My Love! In my thoughts today Rich, in my Heart forever...seeing your gentle smile here&now. You My Love are greatly missed
April 16, 2015
April 16, 2015
Happy Anniversary Richard Lee! Yep 50 years ago today, You married Me...What an amazing trip we shared! I am forever grateful for your love, for You my oh so GentleMan! Feeling your presence thank you :-)
April 1, 2015
April 1, 2015
"I still drive to Brookline every day for work. The musical memories we made together show up often. Our friendship is one of the most precious gifts in my life. I miss you...........
January 7, 2015
January 7, 2015
Happy birthday rich! You are still in many folks hearts and minds! Luv...lynne
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I think of Rich all the time and I do miss my brother very much ❤️❤️❤️
April 1
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April 1st Babe! Hate this Date every year as am Reminded of your passing~the difficult time it was for You!  Loved You from Way Back When Rich and You Are Loved and Missed Everyday here&now. We Were Good Together Always True Companions~Forever My Love Laytah Babe
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October 2, 2018
  1. not so much a story but a thought..can't believe it is 6 1/2 years already! I still remember Janices' call..yes as your still beautiful wife has told you.. your family has grown and your boys are wonderful fathers and sons.. peace stay with you...xxoo

ELIZA LEE ADELMAN

October 13, 2016

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY OL' MAN!   70 Years Old HolyMoly Rich!   On September 29th 2016  Eliza Lee Adelman entered the World!  Our Family grows! She will hear all about her Papa from us.
Another Beautiful Adelman Female YaY Babe!

Missing YOU, Celebrating Your Life, Remebering All of YOU....My True Companion.
In Peace, With Much Love
           



 

"Way Back Then"

April 1, 2014

I have been thinking of you all day, although we had lost touch thru the years I have thought of you and Janice many times.  Remembering all the happier times we shared way back then.  I can still see, in my minds eye, your beautiful smile.  In my thoughts today, I was trying to decide which story to talk about.  Maybe all those Sundays we rode down to Nantasket Beach to the Surf for the Battle of the Bands.  Or the times "The Spinners" backed up the star performers at the Surf.  Then again, I could mention the great long weekend ride down to Chapel Hill, NC, what a great weekend that was.  We brought your drums to you in October of your freshman year at UNC.  My Mom and Dad drove the station wagon with the drums and some of us kids.  Brian drove the other car with the rest of the kids.  What a special time for us all.  

We will meet again someday, till then.    

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