Adrian C. Kologi, 72, of Oakhurst, died on Sunday, August 18.

Adrian was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota in 1951 to the late Nirelda and John Steven Kologi. He was raised in Long Branch, graduating from Long Branch High School class of 1969. He then went on to attend Brookdale Community College and ultimately received his associate’s degree.

Adrian was a musician at heart. He played for various bands as a guitarist and bass guitarist. His passion was photography. Adrian worked as a photographer for Atlanticville, Congressman Frank Pallone, and the State Police as a forensic photographer. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, and had a large music collection. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

He is predeceased by his parents, his son & daughter-in-law Steven and Linda Kologi, his granddaughter Brittany Kologi, his brother John Kologi, and his beloved life partner of over 30 years, Mary Ann Schulz.

Adrian is survived by his brother Mark Kologi, his sister Gwen Gunzenhauser, his grandchildren Steven Kologi Jr., Jonathon Ruiz, and Scott Kologi, and many loving nieces and nephews.

All services for Adrian will be held privately.

In lieu of traditional remembrances, Adrian’s family asks with gratitude that donations in his memory be made to the Monmouth County Genealogical Society (www.njmcgs.org)

For messages of condolences, or to share a favorite memory of Adrian, please visit his page of tribute at www.woolleyboglioli.com.