December 19 1955 November 25 2019
Obituary Raouf A. Kodsy, MD 1955-2019 Clinton: Dr. Raouf A. Kodsy, 63, passed away at his home on November 25, 2019, with his wife, Martha, by his side. Dr. Kodsy was born in Cairo, Egypt on December 19, 1955, to Georgette Doumarr and the late Abdallah Kodsy. A dutiful son, Raouf attended medical school, per his father requested at Ain Shams University. He later entered the Egyptian Military as an officer, and was trained as a sniper. He was gifted with perfect aim, in spite of being left handed and wearing eye glasses. He later immigrated to the United States and completed a Family Practice Residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica, NY and a Geriatric Fellowship at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. While at St. Elizabeth’s, he met and married his wife Martha Millett and settled in Clinton, NY. They were married for 24 years and together they have three beautiful children, Olivia, 22, Nicholas, 19, and Michael, 17. Raouf, along with his Nurse Practitioner, Susan Jackson have a practice in Utica, NY. He was loved by so many of his patients. Throughout the years he served as Medical Director of many Skilled Nursing Facilities. Dr. Kodsy was presently Medical Director at Eastern Star Healthcare, where he believed care was second to none. He has held that position since 1999. In addition to his wife, Martha, and children; Dr. Kodsy is survived by his mother; sister, Gigi Kodsy and brother-in-law, Nicholas Abdouche; niece Sandy Abdouche Domingo and husband Christopher; and great-nephew Nicholas Domingo and great-niece Abigail Domingo; niece Sally McNally and husband Shawn; all of Houston, TX; his brother, Tewfik Kodsy of Clinton, NY, and his children, Natalie Kodsy of Virginia and Paul Kodsy of Connecticut. Dr. Kodsy also leaves his mother-in-law, Bernadette Millett of New Hartford, NY; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Matthew and Maria Millett of NJ; Elizabeth and John Yesford of VA; and Robert and Gladys Millett of FL; nieces and nephews, Alexandria and Nicholas Millett and John and Meghan Yesford. The family wants to express gratitude to Dr. Scott Brehaut who was not only a caring doctor, but a wonderful friend; Dr. Kodsy’s dedicated Nurse Practitioner Susan Jackson and office nurse Billie, medical assistant Erin, Family friends, Louis Aiello, Varinya Shepherd, Colleen Lagasse. Linley Bingham and Mathew Fredericks who went above and beyond to support their son Mikey. Special mention to family members, Matthew and Maria Millett, Beth Yesford and Gigi and Nicholas Abdouche for all of the love and support which they have provided during these emotional times. Please consider memorial donations to The Kelberman Center, 2608 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502, in Dr. Kodsy’s honor. There are no calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited and welcome to attend his Funeral Mass which will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 30th, at St. Patrick & St. Anthony Parish, 3372 Oneida St.,Chadwicks, NY. Arrangements are in care of Dimbleby Funeral Homes, Inc., Whitesboro. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Raouf A. Kodsy, MD, please visit our Tribute Store. Events Nov30 Service Saturday, November 30, 2019 10:00AM St. Patrick & St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church Chadwicks, NY Get directions View MapTextEmail Memorial Contributions The Kelberman Center, 2608 Genessee St., Utica, NY 13502 Visit website
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Raouf A Kodsy MD December 19 1955 November 25 2019.
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