Virgina Beach – Born in Brooklyn in 1946, Arnie Unterbach died on Mach 9, 2026.
Arnie was the son of Louis Unterbach and Hilda Saltzman, both of whom immigrated from Warsaw Poland in 1927. Arnie’s first career was as a jazz bass player and toured with the USO band to Greenland. He then went on to have a long and esteemed career as a social worker, therapist, trainer, adjunct professor, or social work and agency executive. His intellect and emotional attunement were remarkable as he chose to work with some of the most challenging people, many of whom were seen as social outcasts and/or unable to be helped.
He enjoyed 25 years as a resident of Virginia Beach and embraced the third act of his life. He enjoyed music and was always known as a kind, generous, and compassionate mensch of a man.
Memorial contributions have made to KBH or Jewish Family Service.