William “Bill” Adams, 95, of Centerport, NY, and Farmington, CT, died peacefully Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Touchpoints of Farmington. Bill was predeceased by “the love of his life,” his wife of 58 years, Eileen. He was born March 6, 1926 in Yonkers, NY, son of the late Stefan and Sophie (Horak) Atamanchuk. He grew up on Chestnut Street in Yonkers, the 6th of 7 children. Bill graduated from Yonkers High School and entered the Army. After discharge he went to work for Otis Elevator in Yonkers. After two years there, he ventured into New York City and found a job as a clerk at North American Reinsurance. Within 4 years he became a Vice President. After a long career there, Bill became Senior Vice President at Skandia Reinsurance and finally ended his career as the President and CEO of International Credit North America. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Centerport, NY, St. Francis of Assisi Church in Greenlawn, NY and of St. Catherine of Siena in West Simsbury, CT. Bill loved to travel and see the world with Eileen, tend to his beautiful gardens, sit on his deck looking at the water and admiring the many birds he attracted, and, most of all, he loved his family. He gave generously to many charities and will be remembered by those he helped over the years.

He is survived by his two sons, Attorney Stephen Adams and his partner Joelle Guillot of Mystic, CT and Kevin Adams and his wife Marsha of West Simsbury, CT; his daughter, Nancy Taylor and her husband Craig of Canton, CT; his six grandchildren Clancey, Brogan, Liam, Christian, Frances and Ryan who called him PopPop. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by all 6 of his siblings.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 18th, 10:00 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 265 Stratton Brook Road in West Simsbury. Burial to follow at Simsbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1365 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082 in Honor of Bill Adams. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Grey at St. Francis Hospital for his excellent care, kindness and friendship to our Dad and Anna Marianska who took such good care of Dad in his last few months. The Vincent Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements. Please visit Bill’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.