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He was born and raised in New York City, and enjoyed a substantial career as an attorney, business leader and philanthropist.
Spanier earned a law degree from Columbia University, class of 1939, where he was editor of the Law Review and a Kent Scholar.
In 1939, he joined the law firm of Hays, Podell & Shulman. He became a partner in 1946; the firm was then named Hays, Porter, Spanier & Curtis.
Except for U.S. Army service from 1942-46, he remained with Hays, Porter, Spanier & Curtis until 1982.
He was involved in philanthropic activities for morr than 50 years, including establishing the Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation.
Spanier also was a trustee and member of the executive committee of Beth Israel Medical Center, a trustee for St. Luke's-Roosevelt, a member of the President's Council of Columbia University and director of the American Committee for Weizmann Institute.
Survivors include two sons, David and Jon; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
His wife, Helen Green Spanier, preceded him in death.
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