Francis James Adams, also known as "Frank" or "Frankie," a lifelong resident of New Brunswick, died after a long illness at Maple Glen Center in Fairlawn, NJ. Born on December 9, 1952, Frank graduated from New Brunswick High School in 1970. Frank was a sports enthusiast and loved to talk politics. He was a voracious reader and a dog lover, especially to pets Pal and Petey. Frank dearly loved his family and looked forward to their visits. He is the son of the late Francis J. Adams and Mary C. Adams (Cohon). He is survived by his only sister, Myrna K. King (Adams) and her husband Nicholas of Woodstock, NY. He is also survived by two nieces, Myrna B. Haskell and her husband Kirk of Salt Point, NY and Chrystal L. DeLisio and her husband Kriston of Woodstock, NY, his nephew, Dr. Nicholas King and his wife Melbra of Shell Beach, CA, and several great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 23rd from 12 pm to 1 pm at Boylan Funeral Home 188 Easton Avenue in New Brunswick. Funeral services will begin at 1 pm. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery in New Brunswick. Friends of the family may make memorial donations to the ASPCA or Humane Society.