Dr. Rajagopal Davis Raja, DVM

NEW HARTFORD - Dr. Rajagopal Davis Raja, DVM, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with his loving family at his side. Born in Neyyoor, India on August 24, 1934, Rajagopal was the son of Dr. Daniel and Chellammal (Nesamony) Raja. He was raised and educated in India where he received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. He left India in 1963, practiced in Guyana, South America (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) and later in New York City until his retirement. On May 9, 1968 he married the former Bella D. Mathuram with whom he shared a loving and devoted union of 49 years. Rajagopal was dedicated to his vocation as a Veterinarian, most recently practicing in New York City. He loved animals and provided professional and personalized medical treatment to all the animals under his care. As patriarch, he was family oriented and met the needs of his loved ones. His work ethic was superior and he supported his family concern. He loved to travel, especially with his family, to visit relatives in India. He was very social, loved meeting people, entertaining and being at social gatherings. Rajagopal is survived by his wife, Bella; his twin daughters, Dr. Rani Raja of Utica, and Dr. Raji Raja-Abraham and her husband Jay Abraham of Boston, Massachusetts; his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Dayal D. and Dr. Suji Raja of New Hartford; his grandchildren, Sejal Abraham; and Sarah Raja; and his sisters, Ruby Festus, Majini Thilak, and Meggie Jeychandran, all of India. He also leaves his loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, and many special friends. He was predeceased by his sisters, Baby Dayal Gnanamuthu, and Joy Christian; and his brothers, Dr. Daniel Raja, Polson Raja (Germany), and Thambi Raja. Visitation will be held Saturday from 3:00-5:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Rajagopal’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Saturday afternoon at 5:00 at the funeral home immediately upon conclusion of visitation with Sister Betty Giarrusso, CSJ officiating the ceremony. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Dr. Rajagopal Davis Raja, DVM

August 24, 1934 - July 18, 2017