Lewis Irwin Mintzer

Louis Irwin Mintzer, 70, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Feb. 27, 2012, at Hospice of Palm Beach County. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Lou was born on Dec. 24, 1941, and grew up in the Bronx, N.Y. He attended the City College of New York and worked as a private accountant throughout his career. He held various positions including chief financial officer and controller for companies such as Allied-Signal Corporation and Crowley Maritime Shipping. As the father of two sons, Lou was involved in family activities such as boating, sports, and travel. He was a gifted stained glass artist, an avid golfer, and enjoyed traveling to Aruba and St. Maarten.

Lou was preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Sandra Garr Mintzer, his father, George Mintzer, and his mother, Esther Mintzer.

He is survived by his loving sons, Elliot Mintzer, and Robert Mintzer (Julia), both of St. Augustine; one sister, Lorraine Gilmore (Lew), Lake Worth, Fla.; three stepsons, Darin Chapman (Kelly Anderson), Texas, Jason Chapman (Jamie), Georgia, and Josh Chapman (Jennifer), Jacksonville, Fla.; and 13 grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Ponte Vedra Valley with Rabbi Haim Cassorla, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.pontevedravalley.com.