Arnold "Arnie" Spitzer

He was a native of Sunnyside in Queens, NY and though long removed from New York City, he carried a piece of New York with him everywhere he went. He would mystify his family with peculiar un-Texan phrases like "What's doin'?".

Arnie served in the U.S. Army between wars as an M.P. stationed at Ft. Bragg, and subsequently made a career as an auto mechanic working for several different Chevy and Cadillac dealerships in the Austin area. He retired in 2008.

Arnie was passionate about life and lived each day to its fullest.

Besides his love for his dear wife, Natalie, of over 23 years, his other loves included family, friends, boating, and most especially food. Arnie was particularly passionate about anything that was or contained cheese. His family and wife would often refer to him as a "little rat". A block of Cheddar cheese had a very short lifetime when he was around. Pepsi was also a favorite and he would rather go thirsty than have a Coke.

Arnie was a big kid at heart. He was fond of 50's music, comics, TV, and toys of any kind. He new was never at a loss relating to his 4 grandchildren.

He enjoyed shooting with his grandson Avery.

Arnie was a Trekkie and recorded just about any episode he could of Star Trek off the TV. Whenever life became frustrating or incomprehensible to him, he would often look skyward and mutter "Beam me up Scotty!"

The outdoors was a passion and boating was a favorite pastime. You could frequently find him on one or another of Austin's area lakes. He enjoyed camping and driving the back roads of Texas from Big Bend to the Sabine.

Arnie is survived by his loving wife Natalie Spitzer, daughter Lisa Spitzer and spouse Tisha Garcia, daughter Deena Bouton and husband Shane, Stepson Dr. Alan Kaye and wife Shannon, and sister Madeline Garguilo and husband Louis. He is also survived by grandchildren Avery Bouton, Ethan Kaye, Kayla Kaye, and Ellie Rose Bouton.

He will be sorely missed by all.

In his own words: "Home is the Hunter".