Farmingdale striker Adam Vitulano lost his father, John, to liver most cancers Saturday — just a day before he turned the ache into objective and scored a cathartic double-overtime playoff purpose that lifted the Dalers into the Nassau County finals with a 2-1 win over Plainview-Old Bethpage. 

“It was definitely one of the greatest moments of my life,” the 16-year-old junior advised The Post. 

“Just thinking about how proud my dad would have been in that moment,” Vitulano, an only little one, added about drilling house his first playoff purpose. “I just know that he’ll always be here with me.” 

Adam Vitulano with his late father, John. Courtesy of Vitulano household

Vitulano isn’t processing the grief alone and said his “family” of Dalers has been in his nook all through everything. 

The group and coaches attended John’s companies amid prepping for the county finals vs. Oceanside this Saturday at 2 p.m. at Farmingdale State College. 

“They’ve just been such an awesome support for me and my family,” said Vitulano, now in his second varsity season. “There’s no other team I would want to do it with.” 

Since age 3, soccer has been a main bond between Vitulano and his dad, who gave Adam golden recommendation he’s now drawing on forward of taking part in the greatest sport of his life. 

“Just have fun and don’t let anything get in your way, and always fight through everything,” Vitulano said. “I just really want to bring energy to the field. The first five minutes are going to be crazy.” 

Vitulano is prepared to put on another impressed efficiency that would imply everything to his household, including his father. 

Adam Vitulano turns to the crowd after scoring his profitable purpose for Farmingdale. Farmingdale Athletics

“I know he’s looking down on us, and I think he’s going to be the one to guide us through.”