1945
2017
Mr. John Joseph "Jack" Adas, 71, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away May 13, 2017. Jack was born on July 7, 1945 in Detroit, MI to the late John and Veronica Adas. After high school, Jack joined the United States Navy. He retired after 20 years and 10 month of honorable service. He served aboard 3 submarines. Jack received an Associate's Degree in Technical Arts from Olympic College in Washington. Jack also worked for the Georgia Department of Labor as an inspector and as a technical writer supervisor for General Dynamics. Both of these jobs he retired from. Jack lived in Woodstock, GA for 30 years. He was a very loving family man and loyal friend. As Jack goes on his final patrol, he will be missed by so many left behind. He is survived by his sons, John "Jackie" Adas (Michelle) and David Adas, grandchildren, Aaron, Alyssa, Anna Marie, Bradly and Devin, brothers, Bill and Timothy Adas and sisters, Kathy Trosper, Mary Ingweiller and Darlene Cooper. A funeral service will be Monday, May 22, 2017 at 10:30am in the chapel of Woodstock Funeral Home. Interment with full military honors will follow the service at Georgia National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 4-8pm and Sunday from 6-8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Jack's memory to the Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org, or to the veteran's charity of your choice.
Arrangements under the direction of Woodstock Funeral Home, Woodstock, GA.
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June 2, 2017
Nick Nichols
To the Adas Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Jack's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Jack will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
(SS) John Joseph Adas
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain
May 21, 2017
Chris Matthews
May you rest in Peace Jack Prayers to all Chris & Joan Matthews
May 21, 2017
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love from MI Paul & Rose
May 21, 2017
Paul &Rose Baldiga
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love from MI Paul & Rose
May 21, 2017
Ruth Gallagher
Although I can't be with you in your time of great sorrow, I'm sending all of you hugs. Love you, Ruth
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