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Athole Jacobi Obituary

Jacobi, Dr. Athole G. (nee McNeil) "HENRIETTA PAGAN ATHOLE GRAEME MCNEIL JACOBI" March 25, 2022 of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Wife of the late Dr. Donald Jacobi. Her accomplishments were Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Pennsylvania (1972-1989); Medical Director, Acute Care Laboratory, Medical College of Pennsylvania (1972-1991); Co-Director, Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia Graduate School, Medical College of Pennsylvania (1981-1991); Professor, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Pennsylvania (1982-1993); Fellow of the Faculty of Anaesthestists to Royal College of Surgeons of England; Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England; Member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists, the Philadelphia Society of Anesthesiologists, the Philadelphia County Medical Society; Chairman of the Society of Academic Anesthesia (1992-1989). Benefactor and Friend to Temple University, the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, Methodist Home for Children, Philabundance, and countless other charities. Member of the Board of Visitors for the School of Medicine at Temple University. Former Chairperson of the Education Committee at PAL; Member of the Scholarship Foundation Board at PAL. Avid supporter of Temple Athletics including the Football Program and the Temple Rowing Team; Supporter of Temple's research into the study of brain injuries in athletics. Avid rower while attending school in Edinburgh, Scotland. A Gathering of friends of Dr. Jacobi will take place on Thursday, April 14, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at THE VINCENT GANGEMI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2238 S. Broad St., (at Wolf St.) Philadelphia, PA 19145. Donations in Dr. Jacobi's name can be made to the Alistair McNeil, MD Endowed Scholarship Fund at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. You can donate online at: https://giving.temple.edu/atholejacobi or mail a check to: Temple University, Institutional Advancement, P.O. Box 827651, Philadelphia, PA 19182-7651. Please note McNeil, MD Endowed Scholarship (S4615) on the memo line. Please share your memories and condolences at www.gangemifuneralhome.net

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Apr. 8, 2022.

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John Logan

October 3, 2023

Doctor, I spent many years working with you, and enjoyed everyday. I had and have a great deal of respect for you
Thank you. Jack Logan

D Burton

April 9, 2022

Rest In Peace! You were a woman with a vision and a heart!

Peggy Burgoyne.

April 8, 2022

She was a dynamo. I was blessed to have her as an educator and mentor. She started my career in Anesthesia and gifted me with her incredible knowledge. May God bless her and May she Rest In Peace.

DT

April 8, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.

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