Arthur Adelson, 85, of Tappan, New York, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Arthur, was born in 1934 in the Bronx, New York, the son of Jack and Cecelia Adelson. He was beloved husband of Carol N. Adelson (nee Eggleston), who survives at home. He is also survived by and was devoted father of three daughters, Valerie Watnick and husband Donald of New York City, Kimberly Algert and husband Peter of Palisades, NY and Wendy Finning and husband Richard of Orangeburg, NY. Arthur was a proud grandfather, who is survived by ten grandchildren: Sydney; Caley; Skyler; Emily; Michael; Patrick; Tory; Zachary; Hayley; and Jeffrey.
“Artie,” as he was known, graduated from Taft High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from John Jay College.
Artie proudly served his country as a U.S. Army from 1957-59. He then joined the NYC Police Department and served for 22 years. Artie later owned and operated Porta-Soft Water Softening System Company in Hillsdale, NJ. In addition, in 1977, he served as a U.S. Forest Ranger in Yellowstone National Park, an honor and an experience often recalled to friends and family.
Artie was a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather and friend — always willing to help a neighbor in need. He was known at home and in the neighborhood as the “Chief Fixer,” as he could fix anything. His sense of humor and “gift of gab” were highlights of his gregarious personality.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 20 from 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ(201-767-3050). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 11 AM at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkhill, NY with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the NYC PBA Widows and Children’s Fund, ℅ Patrick Hendry at the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, 125 Broad Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10004-2400.
Speak Your Mind