Tom passed away March 23, 1974 at the age of 26.
He grew up in Scarsdale, N.Y. and graduated from Scarsdale
High School in 1966.
After attending Drake University, he moved to Hartford,
CT where he obtained
a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor
in Political Science
at the University of Hartford.
Affectionately known as "T", Tommy spent the summers
of 1972 and 1973
as a counselor at Camp Kiwago in Bear Mountain State
Park.
At a very young age, Tom performed magic shows at
children's parties.
Returning to his passion for magic and combining this
with his interest
in politics, he formed a political magic troupe that
was performing
in the Hartford area just before he died.
He is survived by his mother, Martelle Adler of Scarsdale,
NY
and his sister, Louise Adler* of Newton, MA.