Richard Allen Adamsky passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at his new home at Pine Run Lakeview in Doylestown, surrounded by family. He was 86.

Richard was the devoted and loving husband to the late Carol Imelda Lasch Adamsky for 60 years.

Born in Boonton, NJ, he was the son of Dorothy and Thomas Adamsky. He attended Morristown (NJ) High School and Rutgers University. Richard was a veteran, having served in the Army during the Korean War. Despite his size, he was a star offensive and defensive lineman in high school, college, and in semi-pro leagues. He went on to become a respected football coach.

Richard was a well-educated man, having earned his PhD in Education from Rutgers. He was a Professor of Education at Temple University until his retirement. Richard joined his wife Carol in volunteering at countless local community organizations. He loved gardening and provided friends and family with an endless supply of vegetables each summer.

Richard is survived by his loving children; Richard Adamsky, Brian and Bethanne Adamsky, Timothy and Marjorie Adamsky, Maryanne and Bryan Giller, Mark and Vicki Adamsky, John and Jennifer Adamsky, and Greg and Susanne Adamsky, as well as his 13 grandchildren and his brother-in-law, Monsignor Kenneth Lasch.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 10:00AM until his Funeral Mass, 11:00AM, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 E. State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Richard’s interment will be held privately, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard’s name may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 225 E. Ashland Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.