Anthony M. Adamo died unexpectedly at home on January 5, 2026. Born in Flushing, New York on November 13, 1979 the son of Pauline (Petrone) Bottali and the late Edmund Adamo.

Anthony grew up in New Paltz, New York, after graduating he went on to be an electrician attending trade schools. He would become active in CSEA and work his way through the ranks currently the president of Region III CSEA.

Anthony liked sports enjoying the Yankees and as a devoted Dallas Copyboys fan. He loved his time with friends and family.

He is survived by his wife Summer (Linn) Adamo, his step sons Gregory John and Anthony Joseph, his mother Pauline (Ronald) Bottali.

He was predeceased by his step son Dominick Vincent and his aunt Theresa Adamo.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 11th at the Copeland-Hammerl Funeral Home 162 S. Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, from 12-3pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 12th at 11 am at St. Charles Borromeo Church Gardiner, NY.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home. Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com

Anthony's time with the CSEA

This was just released from CSEA Local 1000

CSEA is mourning the loss of Southern Region President Anthony Adamo, who passed away this week. He was 46.

"Anthony embodied what it means to be a union leader," said CSEA President Mary Sullivan. "He believed deeply in standing up for working people and never hesitated to fight for his members. Anthony was an extremely passionate person and made a lasting impact on our union. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and the countless members whose lives he touched."

Born in Flushing, Queens, Anthony graduated from New Paltz High School. He started working at SUNY New Paltz in 1999. Shortly after he was hired at the college, Anthony stepped up as a union activist in CSEA's SUNY New Paltz Local, beginning his work as a shop steward and grievance representative. In 2009, Adamo was elected local president, serving for 10 years. During this time, he served as the chair of our union's Statewide Political Action Committee.

Anthony became Southern Region President in 2019 following the retirement of Billy Riccaldo. He was elected as region president in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. He also served as an AFSCME delegate and as Vice President of NYS AFL-CIO.

"Anthony was very close to my heart," said Sullivan. "I had the privilege of mentoring him and watching him grow into a future leader of this union. His passing is heartbreaking for the brothers and sisters he served alongside, for the many friends he made across CSEA, and for all of us who loved him. We have lost not only a leader, but a dear friend and a true member of our union family."