“In lieu of flowers, find yourself “a little rock and roll bar and go out and dance.”
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Adele Springsteen, 98, of Little Silver passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at her home. Adele was born Adela Rosa Zerilli on May 4, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, the youngest of three sisters. She resided in Freehold, New Jersey and Belmont, California before moving to Little Silver, New Jersey.
Adele graduated from Freehold Regional High School, where she was given the title of “best dancer in the class.” After graduating, she was employed as a legal secretary for 25 years at Lawyers Title in Freehold, New Jersey and 25 years at Bohannon Development in San Mateo, California.
On February 22,1948, Adele married Douglas Springsteen at the St. Rose of Lima Church in Freehold. They celebrated their wedding reception at the Blue Moon Inn in Farmingdale and went on to have three children, Bruce, Virginia and Pam. They celebrated over 50 years of marriage.
Adele and Douglas’ adventurous spirit brought them to California, where they enjoyed the West Coast for 25 years. After Adele’s retirement, she and Douglas logged thousands of miles on their cross country adventures.
After Douglas’ passing in 1998, Adele returned to her home, New Jersey, to join her large extended family and enjoyed some of the happiest years of her life traveling and surrounded by her sisters, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Her son, Bruce, said of his mother in his memoir: “My mom was truthfulness, consistency, good humor, professionalism, grace, kindness, optimism, civility, fairness, pride in yourself, responsibility, love, faith in your family, commitment, joy in your work and a never-say-die thirst for living and life… and most importantly for dancing.”
Her eternally ageless and bright spirit lit up the room. All those who were blessed to know her will never forget the light she brought into their lives.
In Adele’s words, “As long as we’re happy, healthy and we love each other, that’s the whole thing.”
Adele leaves behind an adoring family and many friends and admirers. Her legacy is love.
In lieu of flowers, find yourself “a little rock and roll bar and go out and dance.” Memorial donations may be made to The Women's Alzheimer's Movement. (https://thewomensalzheimersmovement.org/)
Adele is predeceased by her parents Anthony and Adelina Zerilli, her husband Douglas Springsteen and her sisters Dora Kirby and Eda Urbelis; and grandson Michael Shave. She is survived by her son Bruce Springsteen & daughter-in-law Patti Scialfa of Colts Neck, New Jersey, daughter Virginia Shave and son-in-law Michael Shave of Lakewood, New Jersey and daughter Pamela Springsteen & son-in-law Bobby Roth of Los Angeles, California. Her grandchildren Christopher & Marisa Shave, Evan, Jessica and Sam Springsteen and Ruby Roth, great grandchildren Samantha, Nicole, Gianna and Jillian Shave and Lily Springsteen.
Godspeed to the Boss' mom Adele Zerilli Springsteen. She was the longtime legal secretary, musical muse and concert dance partner who captured countless hearts in her son Bruce's E Street Nation and beyond, has died at 98 after battle with Alzheimer’s 10 years earlier.
Sad news that Bruce Springsteen's mother has died at 98. It wasn't uncommon for him to dance with her at his concerts, including this clip from the 2012 Wrecking Ball Tour in Philadelphia (I named the Boston show I saw on that tour my #1 Concerts of 2012) where they danced to "Dancing in the Dark".
Voglio ricordarla così, più che con le parole di The Wish, l'unico brano che Bruce abbia dedicato alla madre, ma anche uno dei più toccanti di una discografia che ha spesso fatto vibrare le corde del cuore, o attraverso le parole della autobiografia\spettacolo teatrale: sul palco dello stadio Marassi di Genova nel 1999 quando, con la sorella (la zia di Bruce), ballò una tarantella davanti al pubblico venuto a vedere quel bambino a cui comprò quella prima chitarra troppo grande per le sue mani.
Se abbiamo un debito di riconoscenza nei confronti di Bruce, per tutte le volte che la sua musica ci ha tirato fuori dalle paludi dell'anima e per tutte le volte che ci ha fatto da sottofondo nei momenti più belli, allora il debito nei confronti di questa donna umile, che tutti i giorni si vestiva, truccava, metteva i tacchi e andava a fare la segretaria per mantenere una famiglia di tre figli ed un marito alcolizzato e depresso, sempre con il sorriso, sempre con leggerezza e allegria. Quella donna che ascoltava la radio in casa e faceva scoprire al figlio quella cosa per la quale era nato: il rock'n'roll.
A dire il vero, la musica era il soul, a cui oggi Bruce è approdato con il suo ultimo disco Only the strong survive, ma la frase non sarebbe stata né di effetto né onesta rispetto alla carriera effettiva del nostro.
Non è un caso se uno dei bootleg più famosi, quello del concerto di San Siro del 1985 (comporto dei più belli che abbiano fatto, a detta di tutti i componenti della band), si chiami Back to roots - Bruce Zirilli.
Celia/Elena playlist!!! ordered in chronological order for when the songs are most relevant<3
theres actually a fairly good balance of who is more aligned with the singer/lyrics vs the person being sung about which im very happy with. the adele was a happy surprise<3 its liable to be added to but not too much, this is the bulk of songs that have a really strong connection to their relationship.
It's your psc secret🎅 again. Wow! we literally have similar tastes and opinion on the characters and dynamics in ALTA, at least based on your previous response. Changing directions a little, What are your favorite color(s) and song(s)?
nice :D i don't know if i really have a favorite color sbut i like turquoise and maroon!!
nice!! :D
i don't know if i really have a favorite color so i'll send some color palettes (using this website)
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my favorite albums are heard it in a past life by maggie rogers, folklore by taylor swift, and when we all fall asleep by billie eilish :)
“Now my mom was truthfulness, consistency, good humor, professionalism, grace, kindness, optimism, civility, fairness, pride in yourself, responsibility, love, faith in your family, commitment, joy in your work, and a never-say-die thirst for living, for living and for life. And most importantly, for dancing.” ❤️
Stevie VanZant called her “The Matriarch of our family and an unrelenting source of inspiring positive energy. One of a kind. She will always be there for us. Dancing in the audience.”
Bruce Springsteen - The Wish - in memory of his recently deceased mother...
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Aaaww 🥺🥺💔❤- he NEEDS to play this on the tour this year. Bet he does, and with pictures of Adele on the big screens too. Must be 100% sure ! (This is from his Broadway-show in 2018)
Thanks for the tag @swamp-cats-den Rules: pick a song for each letter of your url and tag that many people.
R - Roxanne by The Police :3
O - Out of the Blue by Elton John
X - X-Kid by Green Day
A - Another Brick in the Wall part 2 by Pink Floyd
N - Nowhere Man by The Beatles
N - Not to Touch the Earth by The Doors
E - Enter Sandman by Metallica
P - Paint It Black by the Rolling Stones
O - Outlaw Pete by Bruce Springsteen
L - Love in the Dark by Adele
I - I Fought the Law by The Clash
C - Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
E - Enjoy the Silence by Depeche Mode
Tagging: @ainomica @alexmey-does-an-arts @phytine @imdoingawesome @whovienne @freezerpen @veraynes-blog @anonymouscatloaf @salmonidos @sneakertin @isqueedmyself @hobgoblinns @a-sky-of-diamonds but everyone who thinks they can come up with as many songs feel free to grab :)