Ann Ruane McAdam

Ann Ruane McAdam passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Greenwich, CT on December 14th, 2020. Annie, as she is known to her family, struggled with her health following a battle with esophageal cancer.

Born November 8th, 1943 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Delia and Michael Ruane who both hailed from Ireland prior settling in the Inwood section of Manhattan, NY. Ann maintained a friendship with her childhood friends all throughout her life. She graduated from Mercy College and furthered her education at Fordham University. After college she taught in various positions in New York State. On June 22, 1973 she married her husband Jack McAdam. She was a devoted wife and mother. She moved with her husband and her 3 young boys to Greenwich in 1980. Ann was an active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church volunteering in many capacities including religious education. She lived a life of faith and maintained an inner strength that she carried with her everywhere she went.

She is survived by her husband Jack McAdam, her children and their spouses; John M. & Angela McAdam, Michael J. & Heather McAdam, Kevin & Christina McAdam, as well as her grandchildren; Caroline,

John, and Michael. She was predeceased by her brothers Bernard Ruane and Michael Ruane, and survived by her brother John Ruane, all of New York. Ann will be missed by all those who loved her and all of those whose lives were touched by her love.

A wake will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 9 am to 10 am at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home at 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT. A funeral mass will be held on the same day Saturday December 19, 2020 at 10:30 am at St. Agnes Catholic Church at 247 Stanwich Rd, Greenwich, CT. The mass will be followed by a burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greenwich.