Words cannot capture the richness of a life that is lost. They cannot recreate a loving father’s embrace…a caring husband’s devotion…a doting grandfather’s playfulness.

Roy Anthony Adanti was gentlemanly and kind, intelligent and analytical, hard-working and dependable. He was the first to lend a hand and last to speak ill. He reveled in family, loved to laugh, strove for perfection. He gave our family guidance, courage and character.

My dad fought a valiant year-long battle with glioblastoma. He faced this challenge with grace and strength. I try to live everyday with the values he lived by and instilled in all of us.