Andrew M. "Capt. Andy" Popovics, III

Andrew M. "Capt. Andy" Popovics, III, 80, of North Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Upstate University in Syracuse. Andrew was born in Yonkers, New York on October 28, 1944 son of the late Andrew and Margaret Popovics. Andy proudly served in the US Air Force from 1967-76 and retired from United States Post Office as a letter carrier after 45 years. Andy developed many friendships on his mail route through the years. He was an avid birder, gardener and collector of many wonderful things. Andy faithfully served in the Royal Rangers Ministry. He was always jovial, gregarious and the life of any party he attended. Most of all he fiercely loved his family.

He is survived by his wife, Karren Popovics, three sons, Andrew "Drew" (Shari) Popovics, IV, Dr. Damon Popovics (Emerald Jenks) and Justin Popovics, three grandchildren, Haley (Joshua), Preston (Bailey) and Natala, great grandson, Dominick, two sisters, Catherine (Joseph) Misiaszek and Veronica Popovics, two brothers, Christian (Jane) Popovics and Peter (Sharon) Popovics, along with many nieces, nephews and in-laws

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 4-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 705 N. Main St., N. Syracuse. Services will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025 11am at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date at Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery.

Family reception will follow at Twin Trees in North Syracuse at 1:00pm.

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