On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, Dr. Martin “Doc” Anthony Spindel passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 88. He was born September 13, 1930 to Edward Robert Spindel and Mildred Blanchard Spindel, and was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Patricia McWilliams Spindel, and sibling Joyce Mary Ann Spindel. Survived by children Brian M. Spindel (Cathy), Allison S. Travers (Tom), Kimberly S. Perniciaro and Marcia S. Weilenman (Chris); Grandchildren Denise Matthews (Craig), Paul Romig (Lindsey), Michelle Stacey (Xavier), Robin Goodin (Roland), Quentin Sierra (Dara), Jordan Perniciaro (Olivia), Ryan Schneider (Chris), and Zack Weilenman; Great Grandchildren Fable, Jack, CJ, Carmen, Kalina, Jet, Jax, Oakley and Keaton. Doc Spindel received his BS in Microbiology from Louisiana State University, and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University. He practiced Equine – large animal medicine in New Orleans until his retirement, including many years as track vet at the Fair Grounds and Jefferson Downs. After retiring Doc enjoyed volunteer open hearth cooking at area historic sites and plantation homes. The Spindel family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the community of River Ridge for their support and friendship, especially to the Harahan Senior Center and Mr. Po Boy! There will be a private graveside service with his children and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, Doc wished for donations to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine (https://www.lsu.edu/vetmed/giving/how_to_give/index.php)or Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences (https://cvhs.okstate.edu/giving/all-giving-opportunities.html).

Published in The Times-Picayune from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24, 2019