The Peru Gazette

Dr. Anthony F. Politi, 68, of Willsboro passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

Dr. Politi was born in Mount Vernon, NY on February 24, 1955, the son of Anthony and Rita (Mariano) Politi, Sr. Known as “Tony” or “Doc” to family and friends, he is survived by his wife of 31 years Janet Politi and children Sam and Olivia. He is predeceased by his father and mother.

Anthony grew up in Westchester County, New York with his brothers Joseph and Peter, graduating high school from Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York. Afterwhich, he went on to pursue a degree in Biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. He realized his passion for medical science and continued his education at CW Post, Long Island University. Ultimately, he had a conversation with his father that led him home to the old country, where he studied medicine at the University of L’Aquila School of Medicine in L’Aquila, Italy. There he became fluent in Italian, fell in love with his home culture and after 3 years abroad, he returned home to graduate from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in Manhattan.

After graduating med school, his colleagues and best friends convinced him to move to Salem, Massachusetts, North Shore Medical Center where he was a resident for 2 years and spent a 3rd year as Chief Resident. There he made the best decision of his life and met his now wife, Janet Wightman Politi.

12 years in Ipswich and the birth of his 1st child Samuel, led him to his dream of moving to the Adirondacks where he spent summers as a child with his family.

Living in Willsboro, he welcomed his 2nd child Olivia as well as opened his Peru, NY practice in 2001.

22 years as the Physician, specializing in internal medicine, and Medical Director at Adirondack Medical Practice from which he started on his own, gave him many friends and colleagues who he admired dearly. Those whom he cared for praised his bedside manner, his diligent efforts, and his outgoing personality. Many have even said they actually looked forward to going to the doctor, because of him.

In 2023, Tony stepped down to focus on his happiness and health.

Tony was an eclectic man with many hobbies, focused around his love for the Adirondacks. He loved to hike, camp, fish, ski, travel around the area, and could be found if not there, in his garden. He admired the lake on which he moved to, frequently boating, cliff jumping and exploring waterfalls along the shore.

As an eternal learner, Tony was a true bookworm, and loved to read anything he had his hands on. He read the paper daily, and dove deep into US History through various sources. His love for knowledge also challenged him to master joys such as cooking, and landscaping, two other passions that kept him busy.

As Tony was often quoted saying, “dogs are better than people,” please send donations in his name to your local animal shelter in lieu of flowers.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru NY on Saturday, January 13th, 2024 from 11am to 1pm. All friends and former patients are welcome to attend.

Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru, 643-9055.