Frances M. (Pellegrino)Adams, 82, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on Friday December 24, 2010 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Michael Angelo and Frances (Pezzuti) Pellegrino.

Frances was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local schools. On May 2, 1962 she married Herbert B. Adams in Georgia. In her younger years, Frances worked at the former Grant's Department Store and the Globar Division of Carborundum Company both in Niagara Falls, NY. Frances cherished spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her husband of forty eight years, Mrs. Adams is survived by two children, Michael H. (Traci) Adams of North Tonawanda, NY and Lisa A. (Tim) Wilson of the Town of Niagara, NY, four grandchildren, Andrea Frazier, Michael Adams, Joseph (Brittany Gonzalez) DiFonzo and Daniel DiFonzo, two great-grandchildren, Olivia Adams and Serena DiFonzo as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also predeceased by three brothers, Frank (late Theresa) Pellegrino, John Pellegrino, Louis (late Inga) Pellegrino, and one sister Anna (late Basil) Finlan.

Visitations will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at M.J. COLUCCI AND SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL 2730 MILITARY ROAD NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will be held on Wednesday December 29th at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held in Acacia Park Cemetery North Tonawanda, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial offerings to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094. Visit