He was born in Oceanside, California on August 4, 1980. Adam graduated from Vista High School and received an Associate's degree from Coleman University. Adam worked in computer networking. He had a passion for computers and technology, was an avid gamer, and loved comics.
He is survived by his parents, Kathleen and Frank Mendez, sister, Audrey Cooley, aunts, Irene Lopez, Elizabeth "Liz" Quintania, Katy(Gerald) Bice, grandmother, Annie Mendez, godmother, D'Ann A. Koury, uncle, Bill Fitzgerald, and many cousins.
