Rotterdam- Erwin J. "EJ" Adams , 71 of Greenpoint Ave, passed away at home on November 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Battle Creek Michigan a son of the late Clarence and Ella Adams. EJ was employed by the City of Schenectady. He is survived by his wife Dottie (Dorothy) his children EJ, Joseph and Ebrie Adams, MaryAnn (John) Willey, Ginny VanAmburgh, Patty VanAmburgh and Danny VanAmburgh. ,15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sisters Irene Lawyer, Janice LaPointe and Joyce Spicer. Brothers Clayton, Clarence and Rick Adams and many nieces nephews and cousins. EJ was predeceased by his sister Edith Ronkowski and brothers Jack and Gordon Adams. Family and friends are invited to call at the DeMarco Stone Funeral Home Inc 1605 Helderberg Ave Rotterdam on Friday December 2, 2016 from 10 am to 12 pm. Funeral services will begin at 12 pm. interment will follow at St Cyril's Cemetery Rotterdam