Adam Nessen of Boston died peacefully on Feb. 21 after a two year battle with cancer. He was 51.

Adam was the son of Beatrice and Peter Nessen, the brother of Victoria Nessen Kohlasch, and grandson of Saul and Edith Nessen. He spent many happy days on the Island from the time he was one week old to last summer.

Fishing and crabbing on Island waters were his passion. He worked as a seasonal Chilmark policeman for two summers and as a chef at several Island restaurants.

Funeral services were private, attended by his family and dear lifelong friends.

Remembrances may be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Head and Neck Cancers, c/o MGH Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.