ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: GRAFF, ADAM H., JR. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Sdlidell, La. Died: Sunday, May 15, 2016 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= GRAFF, ADAM H., JR. January 9, 1920 - May 15, 2016 Life Legacy | Life Stories | Life Timeline | Historic Documents | Family Tree ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2016/st1605.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== Adam "Paw Paw" Henry Graff, Jr. Adam has joined his beloved wife, Rosalie Madeline Graff, just as he promised that he'd do. It took him the last 6 of his 96 years on earth to keep that promise, but he made it in Slidell, LA. May 15, 2016. Back in 1920, in New Orleans, he was born to Lena Cascio of Chiusa Sclafani, Sicily and Adam Henry Graff, Sr. of New Orleans, LA., where he lived until his move to Lacombe after retirement from AT&T in the early '80's. His parents along with a sister, Caroline Graff Beckendorf, are part of the welcoming committee for him in Heaven. He leaves behind his 3 children, Adam III (Jacqueline), Gail Graff Schmidt (George), and David, along with 6 grandchildren, Adam IV,(Regina) & Kristen Graff, Amanda Schmidt, (Kaylyn) Allison Schmidt, Mitchel (Britney), and Daniel Graff. Also part of the loving family that will miss him is his great grandchildren, Sarah, Claire, Brinley and another one on the way. He was an avid Saint's fan although he occasionally lost faith in them, loved LSU football, (Daniel played for them!), LSU baseball and dancing and a good party. He and his wife, Rosalie, would don costumes and perform for shut in's and residents of assisted living facilities. He loved being the clown! He leaves behind a plethora of friends, most of whom are already gone, but each of whom would stand for him in his loyalty, honesty, steadfastness, dependability, wit and good humor. He was a member of the AT&T Pioneers, the Elks, Lodge # 2321, Happy Hour Senior Citizen's Club, Knights of Columbus, Council #2732, Lacombe Senior Citizens, Bayou Liberty Civic Org. and St. John of the Cross Catholic Church. He was most proud of his children and grandchildren, but especially his great grandchildren. His biggest regret was that the Army would not let him join the WWII fight citing varicose veins in his right leg.....even after he had them excised. Per his wish, he will be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd West, Slidell, LA, on May 28, 2016 at 11:00a.m. with visitation from 9:00a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The family would like to thank Canon Hospice for their wonderful and compassionate care and in lieu of flowers, requests that donations be made in his name to Canon Hospice, 19375 N. 4th St. Covington, LA 70433. Dastadooda and Pouffalou will miss you, Paw Paw. =================== ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2016/st1605.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. Bagnell & Sons Funeral Home, Covington, La. Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, La. D.T. Williams Funeral Home, Pearl River, La.