Alain Michael David Adam

chose a beautiful day, sunny and breezy, just after his mother’s birthday, as though to share one

last quiet celebration. Surrounded by his beloved daughters, Ava and Amélie, Alain’s final

moments were as intentional as the life he lived, and he will be remembered as a loving father,

son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend.

Born on August 25, 1975 in Chicago to Viviane Bailey and Serge Adam, Sr., Alain was raised on

the West Side with siblings Marjorie and Serge, Jr. A proud Eagle Scout and graduate of

Fenwick High School, he later earned a degree in psychology from the University of Illinois

Urbana-Champaign and an Executive Certificate from the University of Chicago Booth School of

Business.

Alain built a career defined by excellence and integrity, from early roles at United States Surgical

to leadership at Relievant Medsystems. Colleagues admired his strategic brilliance and calm

strength, qualities he brought to every relationship and endeavor.

He found joy in life’s simple pleasures: watching the Cubs with his daughters, eating red grapes,

working out daily, and exploring the world. His travels spanned all fifty states and six

continents, but it was the shared experiences with loved ones that mattered most. Above all, he

was most proud of being a father to Ava and Amélie, who were at the heart of everything he did.

Diagnosed with cancer in 2005 and given less than a year to live, Alain defied expectations with

courage and grace. He went on to build a full life, welcoming Ava in 2007 and Amélie in 2009.

In 2023, he faced a second diagnosis, glioblastoma, and with the same determination, he fought

to extend his time in hopes of seeing Ava graduate from high school.

Alain is preceded in death by his father, Serge, Sr., and he is survived by his two daughters, Ava

and Amélie, his mother, Viviane, his siblings, Marjorie and Serge, Jr. (Lia), as well as a large and

loving family of half-siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, uncles, and aunts.

He will be remembered as a mind that wandered wide and a heart that ran deep.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the trust established for Ava and Amélie, payable to

“Alain Adam Revocable Trust” and mailed to 1117 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN 46321.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Alain will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St Bernardine Catholic Church, 801 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130. Interment will take place privately.

The family of Alain Michael David Adam invites you to join them for a repass immediately following the funeral service.

Location: The Carleton Hotel – 1110 Pleasant Street, Oak Park, IL, 60130

Time: 11:30 AM– 2:30 PM

Parking: Complimentary hotel parking is available; street parking nearby.

Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Funeral Home, Forest Park. For more information, please call (708) 442-8500.