Robert W. Arnold

Sand Lake-Robert W. Arnold, 72, fondly known as Moose by his loved ones, passed away peacefully at his home on Rte. 150 surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Born in Troy, NY he was the youngest son of Stanley and Mary Houser Arnold Sr. and the beloved husband of Karen Wilson Arnold since November 1981. Bob was a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1970 graduate of the Averill Park High School. Bob proudly served in the Army from 1972-1974.

He was a hardworking man until the end, after 40 years as a pipefitter he most recently finished his career with E. W. Tomkins Plumbing, semi-retired, with jobs still lined up. He actively participated in selective hearing, loved NASCAR, Fox News, The Enquirer, taking rides in his truck, and busting chops with the ones he loved most. He especially loved spending time with his family and the Blue Mountains - as long as the party ended with the lights flashing by 9pm. 

Bob and Karen built an amazing life, and he dedicated everything he did to his family.  In addition to Karen he was the devoted father to Michelle (Marc) Bourque of Pawling, NY, Tyson (Katie) Arnold of Guilderland, Jessica (Jamie) Arnold of Loudonville and Jeffrey (Alison) Arnold of Averill Park. 

He was the loving grandfather to his pride and joy granddaughters Kaylee, Natalee, McKenna, Violet and Ella. 

Bob is the brother of Howard (Mary Lou), Bev (Larry) Rasmussen, Millie (Paul) Gile, Pat Gardner, and Barbara Fleming and was brother to the late Stanley,Jr. Mike, David (Pat), Betty (Jack) Mattimore and Donna (Lance) Taylor and was the loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited and may call 4-6:30 on Monday February 12, 2024 at the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel 2691 NY 43 at Glass Lake Averill Park followed by a service at 6:30.

Burial in the Brookside Cemetery, Barbersville in the spring.

If desired donations in memory of Robert W. Arnold may be made to the Sullivan Jones VFW Post 25 Veterans St. Poestenkill, NY 12140

Visit www.perrykomdat.com for directions and a guestbook.