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Arsenio Agopovich Obituary

Agopovich, Dr. Arsenio G. TROY Dr. Arsenio Gerard Agopovich "Jerry" died on Monday, August 10, 2020, after living a long, full, and amazing life of 97 years. Jerry was born in the European section of Turkey (Karaagac) on January 22, 1923. He was predeceased by his mother Isa Scerbet and father Bertrand Agopovich. Jerry was married twice, first to Janice Slocum in 1954. She died unexpectedly in 1968. He had a long and loving second marriage to Elizabeth Zukowski "Betty" of 48 years. She passed away in 2018. Jerry is survived by two children from his first marriage, Dr. John W. Agopovich "Bill" of Franklin Mass. and Joanne Agopovich of Lansingburgh; also, Bill's spouse, Deborah Rich of Franklin, Mass; two grandchildren, John W. Agopovich Jr. and Evan T. Agopovich, both of Medway, Mass.; a younger brother, Giovanni Agopovich, who resides in Rome, Italy; and a sister-in-law, Leila; and a nephew, Francesco both also of Rome. Jerry was educated from primary school through medical school in Istanbul, Turkey. He attended Turkish, French, and Italian schools and became fluent in these languages, along with English. He spent the initial 29 years of his life in Istanbul, living there during the years leading up to and including World War II. Jerry traveled to the United States on October 2, 1952, to begin an internship at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. This is where he met his first wife Janice. Jerry also had extensive residency training at the Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Ill., St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago and the Polyclinic Medical School and Hospital in New York City. Jerry became a U.S. citizen in 1957. He often said many times how friendly Americans were when he moved here. This is one of the reasons he became an U.S. citizen. Throughout his life he would comment many times how proud he was to be an American citizen. Jerry became licensed as a physician at Samaritan Hospital in 1958 and had his own practice at 603- 19th Street in Watervliet for 20 years. In the 1980s he joined the group of Troy Internists, Capital Healthcare Associates, which is now known as Community Care Physicians located in Troy. For 60 years he was a primary care physician treating many patients of multiple generations of families. In addition to his primary care career, Jerry served in other positions such as director, advisory committee member, board member, trustee and in medical conduct review at local schools, nursing homes and hospitals. He dedicated much of his time to the Lansingburgh School District providing a wide range of medical consultation and support. Jerry received many awards including the Third Age Achievement Award in 1997, Northeast Health Foundation Founders Award in 2004, and most recently the initial Arsenio Agopovich Award for Excellence in Primary Care in May of 2012. In 1935 he received a Certificate of Honor in Catechism, signed by his Excellency Bishop Angelo Roncalli who later became Pope John XXIII in the early 1958. Jerry was a philanthropist to the highest degree. He made generous donations and offered his time to St. Augustine's Church in Lansingburgh, the Boys and Girls Club in Lansingburgh, Northeast Health Foundation, and many other organizations and charities. When Jerry had spare time, he and Betty traveled extensively in Europe, Canada, and the U.S. He enjoyed visiting his brother in Rome and cousins in Paris. They also spent significant time in Florida, in the winter months, enjoying good weather and playing many rounds of golf. Golf was his passion and when he was not working he spent much time at the Country Club of Troy where he and Betty enjoyed the company of the other club members and where he enthusiastically served board positions. A warm thank you is given to Dr. Ronald Musto, Dr. Prabhakar Chava, Mary Galuski and other members of the Community Care Physicians team. We also extend a thank you to the nurses and staff at Samaritan Hospital and Eddy Heritage House. A funeral Mass will be celebrated for Jerry on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Augustine's Church, Lansingburgh and the Rite of Committal and interment will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Troy. Friends and colleagues are invited to attend and may also visit with Jerry's family on Thursday from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway in Watervliet. In accordance with mandated health guidelines, all guests must wear masks, observe social distancing and will be limited to a specific number inside the buildings at any given time. For those who wish to remember Jerry in a special way, donations may be sent to St. Augustine's Church, 25-115th St., Troy, NY, 12182, the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing, c/o 310 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY, 12208 or the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204 in memory of Dr. Arsenio G. Agopovich. Visit parkerbrosmemorial.com to leave a message for the family and for driving directions.



Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 12, 2020.
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To all of Jerry’s Family: I only recently met “Doc”/"Jerry" as he entered Heritage House for Rehabilitation, He was a true gentleman full of spirit and many stories of the countless wonderful things he had done and places he had been. I learned so much in such a brief period from a great teacher/mentor. To his family my thoughts and prayers are with you that all the wonderful memories he shared with you help you through this very difficult time of loss. He was a truly great and wonderful sole, who will be greatly missed. Take solace in knowing he is with Elizabeth and they will both be with you forever. --- Susan Davis RN Unit Manager Heritage House

Susan Davis

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August 15, 2020

Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family. Doctor was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who were fortunate to have known him.Our trip to Rome was the last time he saw his brother John and wife Lela.He was amazing man.

George and Anne Ide

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August 12, 2020

Deepest sympathy to the family members and friends of Dr. Agopovich. My deceased father, Douglas E. Anderson, was the long-time physical therapist at Samaritan Hospital and thought very highly of Dr. Agopovich.
Jeffrey G. Anderson
Lexington, Kentucky

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August 12, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. A caring loving Doctor. We will miss you always. Our deepest sympathy to his family, friends and co-workers.
Mary & Charlie

Mary Treventi

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August 12, 2020

To all of Jerry’s Family: I first met “Doc” almost 50 years ago at the Watervliet Rotary Club. He was a wonderful man and a great Friend. I am very sorry for your loss.

Mike McNulty

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August 12, 2020

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