[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E497]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF RAYMOND NICHOLAS ADLER

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2018

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of a longtime Concord resident, Mr. Raymond Nicholas ``Nick'' 
Adler.
  Nick Adler was born on March 29, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, to 
Merrie Claire Northrup and Dr. Raymond Adler. He attended Reitz 
Memorial High School and worked for his grandfather's grocery store as 
a customer service clerk. After Nick graduated high school, he entered 
St. Meinrad Seminary but after much reflection, he chose a different 
path, earning a history degree from the University of Evansville.
  Nick worked as a school teacher for a period of time, but eventually 
pursued a career in the medical field by enrolling at the University of 
Portland, where he graduated with a Nursing Science degree. During this 
period, he met the love of his life, Marie ``Cookie'' Garaventa and on 
July 27, 1974, Nick and Cookie were married. As their family grew, Nick 
worked as a visiting nurse for Contra Costa County and then began a 35-
year career working as an office manager for Concord Disposal Service. 
During his tenure, Nick provided exceptional customer service and 
volunteered with many community organizations. He continued his passion 
and pursuit for higher education by earning a master's degree in 
national security and he enjoyed listening to many audiobooks, until 
his unexpected passing on March 24, 2018.
  Nick is survived by his loving wife, Cookie; devoted children: Paul 
Adler (Lisa), David Adler (Nicole), Nicole Impagliazzo (Maron) & 
Angelina Kosich (Greg). Nick's greatest passion in life was 
entertaining his beloved eleven grandchildren: Nicholas, Alessandra, 
Joseph, Mark, Michael, Siena, Andrew, Christopher, Arianna, Luke, and 
Carly. He is also survived by his brothers: Steven Adler, Michael Adler 
(Jen) & John Adler (Diana); sisters: Merrie Stradtner and Jennie Evans 
(Don), along with numerous nieces and nephews.
  His generous loving spirit, strong sense of faith, funny sense of 
humor, and quick wit will be missed by all who knew him.

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