Oneonta – Arnold George Greenblatt, 79, passed away peacefully at the Oxford Veterans Home on July 2, 2025.  In later years he had suffered from exposure to Agent Orange from his service in the US Air Force in the Vietnam War, and he received wonderful care at the VA Home, for which the family will be forever grateful.

Arnie was the son of Ruth S. (Greenblatt) Evans, step-son to Stewart Evans, and brother to Richard Greenblatt, all of whom have predeceased him.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathie (Carrington) Greenblatt, his daughter Dr. Rachel Aghara and her husband Dr. Sukesh Aghara and their two sons, Rishikesh and Devan. He is also survived by his daughter Lauren Velten and her son Mikah, and Lauren's step-children Axl and Maryssa Velten.

Arnie was a graduate of Oneonta High School and SUNY Delhi.  He worked for Custom Electronics for many years, and later retired from The City of Oneonta Water Treatment Department.

Arnie was a quiet man who loved his home and family.  He liked deer hunting, golfing, going to the beach, and going out to breakfast.  His family called him Mr. Eastern Standard Time, as he always kept to a schedule, a budget and a routine.

A service for Arnie will be held on July 20, 2025 at the Elm Park United Methodist Church at 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. Visiting hours will be at the church at 1 p.m. with a at 2 p.m. memorial service.

Arnie requested his ashes be taken to the ocean where he can forever hear the waves and see the sunset.

The family requests that any memorial gifts be sent to the Oxford Veterans Home, 4207 State Highway 220, Oxford, NY 13830 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta; www.lhpfuneralhome.com