Herbert W. Nitkin

Herbert W. Nitkin "A full life, lived by a good man." Herbert W. Nitkin, 72, of Austin, passed away on December 16, 2007. He was born to Charles and Miriam Nitkin on June 28, 1935 in Paterson, New Jersey. Herbert was raised and educated in Paterson and graduated from Eastside High in 1953. After graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving his country until 1973. Herbert was a Golden Gloves amateur boxer and a Vietnam Veteran. Upon his retirement from the USAF, Herbert went to work as a United States Postman for the USPS until 1998. Herbert participated with the American Bowling Congress, also serving as a two-time past president elect of the Austin Bowlers Association. Herbert's numerous achievements cross the spectrum from professional to personal, but his greatest accomplishment was his family. Herbert set a fine example as an amazing husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He had an enthusiastic passion for bowling, golfing, fishing, and traveling. He will be forever missed by all who were blessed to share his life. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Nancy Nam Nitkin. Herbert is survived by his wife of 16 years, Dottie; children: Alan Nitkin and wife, Chasity; Mark Nitkin; Karen Raymond and husband, Scott; and Sharon Bunch and husband Matthew; step-children: Jackie Davis and husband, Dale; Kim Loyola and husband, Adolfo; Debbie Maxwell and husband, Jesse; John Witbrodt and wife, Brenda and Marcia Jackson and husband, John; twenty grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Sandy McAteer; two nephews: Alex and Chuck; and numerous special loved ones and lifelong friends. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitation services will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.. http://www.mem.com