Thomas Ernest Adamo was born on August 29, 1950 in New Castle, Pennsylvania and passed away on February 6, 2008. ""Ernie"" attended St. Mary School for his elementary education and later attended Neshannock Township Schools where he was active in sports and a member of the football team. He graduated from Neshannock High School in June of 1969 and went on to study at Youngstown State University and Kent State University. Ernie moved to Colorado in 1973 and began his career with Gates where his most recent position was a buyer. He married Roberta ""Bobbi"" Smallwood from Davenport, Iowa on July 11, 1981. The greatest joy of his life came on April 19, 1982 when his son Nicholas was born. Ernie enjoyed taking trips to Arizona to visit his mother Margaret ""Peggy"" Adamo, his sister Kathy Adamo, niece Kim Golis and great-niece Jessica Champion. He has passion for guitars and riding Harley's with his close friend, Bob Koenig. He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Victor Adamo of New Castle, Pennsylvania.