February 2, 1957 - November 12, 2024
Frederick Keith Arnold passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 12, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. Frederick was born on February 2, 1957 in Jordan, N.Y to Dagmar and Frederick Arnold. After graduating from Ichabod Crane High School, he went on to join the US Navy before opening Arnold's Family Restaurant in Weedsport, N.Y.
Frederick and his wife Sandy owned and operated Arnold's Family Restaurant for 32 years where they made countless memories and met many friends. They worked as a team serving the community day in and day out. Fred was an amazing husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He will be missed by so many.
Frederick is predeceased by his parents, Dagmar and Frederick Arnold; two sisters, Sue and Karen; as well as his brother in law, Darryl Packer. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandy Arnold; son, Matthew (Jade) Arnold; daughters, Catherine (Jason) Hensler and Alicia (Stevan) Stricklin; his loyal dog, PJ; as well as three grandchildren, Aidan and Dean Hensler and Natalie Arnold; brothers, Steve (Deb) Arnold and Alan (Heather) Arnold; sisters, Barb Packer, Nancy (Randi) Shadic, and Julie Swan; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 23rd from 2 to 7 p.m. at Arnold's Family Restaurant in Weedsport. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Upstate Cancer Center in Syracuse in his honor.
