Phoenix, AZ: Adam C. Hollender, 29, formerly of Woodstock, CT, passed away unexpectedly on, Nov. 19th, in Phoenix, AZ.

He leaves his longtime companion, Gloria Moreno and their son, Dylan B. Hollender; his mother and step-father, Norma (Cloutier) Hollender-Celico and Bruce J. Celico of New London, CT; his father, Donald W. Hollender of Arizona;  his brother, Andrew D. Hollender and his wife, Meghan MacDonald of Nashua, NH; his sister, Maria A. Sochor of Nashville, TN; his step-brother, Bruce J. Celico, Jr. of Little Compton, RI; his maternal grandfather, Norman O. Cloutier of Sturbridge; his son Dylan's grandmother, Maria V. Rodriguez of Arizona; his nieces and nephews, Henry Sochor, Otis Sochor, Annie Hollender; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Rita A. (Remillard) Cloutier.  Adam was born in Worcester on Feb. 10, 1990.

Adam worked as a line cook for the Wildflower Bread Company in Phoenix.  He also worked as the community impact coordinator and logistics coordinator at Step One Recovery Inc. in Phoenix.  Adam was a soft-spoken, loving and kind father, son, brother and friend who gave freely of his warm soul. Adam loved music, especially the music of Bob Dylan. Adam was a skateboard and bicycling enthusiast and loved sports, especially the Patriots and the Celtics.

Adam adored his son Dylan and his corgis Annie and Sammy.  Adam's gentleness will forever surround us.

Calling hours for Adam will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21 ^st , from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a memorial service to follow in the funeral home at 4:00pm.  Burial in North Cemetery, Sturbridge, will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dylan B. Hollender at Putnam Bank, 40 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260, to benefit Dylan's education.