Ms. Cecilia Marie Adams

July 30, 1954 - November 22, 2019

Cecilia Marie (Verrico) Adams, of Cortland, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at Cortland Park Nursing Home at the age of 65. Born July 30, 1954, Cecilia was the daughter of Cosmo A. and Pauline (Eanniello) Verrico. Cecilia was employed by the Cortland K-Mart for over 30 years, where she held many positions over the years. Two of her favorites were managing the electronics department and managing Readers Market. In her healthier years Cecilia enjoyed bocci, bowling, bingo, gardening, and more. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Sean) Conkrite of McGraw, her grandson, Riley Conkrite, her best friend Karen Rice, and many valued cousins. Cecilia was preceded in death by both her parents, Cosmo in 2012 and Pauline in 2008, along with many deeply missed family members throughout the years. There are no traditional calling hours or funeral services, at Cecilia’s request. However, there will be a celebration of life held for her on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 1-4 PM, at D.A.V. Chapter 153, 91 Owego Street, Cortland, NY, 13045. Sympathy cards may be sent to Riccardi Funeral Home, 69 North Main Street, Cortland, NY, 13045