Arnold Werner Sandberg

Arnold (Arnie) Werner Sandberg, 95, The Villages, Florida passed away at home at Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living on Dec.4, 2019. Arnold was born in Bronx, NY Oct. 28, 1924 to Werner Albin Sandberg and Gertrude Hokanen, immigrants to the US. He graduated from vocational High School and attended the NY School of Music. He was inducted in to the US Army for WWII and served until end of the war in Rhineland, Germany. He lived in Port Jefferson, NY until he moved to Marco Island, Florida and eventually The Villages, Florida. Arnold s love of music was seen as he played piano and keyboard. He rarely read music as he played, and could change keys as needed. He played most music by his extraordinary memory and ears. He gave piano lessons to many children. He also performed at local restaurants and clubs accompanied by his wife Nina, vocalist. He was an avid tennis player and was well known at local clubs including the Old Field Club, Harbor Hills Country Club, Three Village, Marco Island and the Villages. Arnold trained for mechanical drawing while in the Army. He was a senior design engineer at Lily Tulip and Brookhaven National Laboratory until he retired. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his honesty, hard work and generosity. Post retirement he took on new responsibilities as a grandparent raising grandchildren. He has been able to see all of them grown up as adults and was very proud of all. Arnold is survived by his wife Nina Sandberg, daughter Kristine Sandberg of Florida previously New York State , and grandchildren Jessica (McCrory) Weber of New York State and Kyle McCrory of Virginia, grandchildren by marriage Natasia, Mary, Joey, Robin, Ryan, Kevin, Daniel, Brian and a few great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his father Werner, mother Gertude, sister Muriel, son Paul, step daughter Linda (Cripps) Eifert and prior wives Felicity Hollyday and Helen Gobert. A Celebration of Life for Arnold will be held at Roberts of Ocala at a future date. He would have asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charity of your choice or go out to dinner and enjoy life. Due to the uncertainty of travel restrictions currently, we will be postponing the service and will announce the time at a later date.

Arnold Werner Sandberg

October 28, 1924 - December 4, 2019