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Herbert Mandel Obituary
Born on June 14, 1917, he was the eldest of three children of Jacob J. and Frieda (Silber) Mandel. He attended James Madison High School in Brooklyn, where he received a Congressional Appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. His first duty assignments were to the aircraft carriers Lexington and Wasp. In 1941, he entered the submarine school in Groton. He served on the submarines R13, Finback, Croaker, and as commanding officer of the USS Permit and Medregal. For his service in World War II, he was awarded a second Gold Star in lieu of his third Silver Star medal. After extensive service and education, he requested voluntary retirement in 1961.
Herb lived in New London for 40 years. Involved in the business community until he was 80, he first joined Electric Boat and later maintained an active role with Advest, a stockbrokerage firm. He was twice elected to the New London City Council, served as president of Congregation Beth El and president of the Conn. Chapter of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association. In 1995, Herb was privileged to be master of ceremonies for the Wall Of Honor Dedication at the National Submarine Memorial East in Groton. In 2005, he authored the book, "Submarine Captain and Command at Sea."
He was married to Gloria Kaufman from 1941 until her death in 1962. In 1963, he married Mrs. Ann Richman. In 2001, after the death of his second wife, he moved to Kimball Farms and wintered in Florida.
Herb is survived by his son, Matthew Mandel, M.D., of Stockbridge, Mass., and his wife, Catherine; his stepsons, Stephen Richman, M.D., of Groton and David Richman of New London; two grandchildren, Laure (Mandel) Friedman of Wilton and Gregory Mandel of Los Angeles, Calif.; their spouses, David Friedman and Kristen Mandel; and four great-grandchildren, Aaron and Lia Friedman and Juliette and Vivienne Mandel.
Herb left all of those whose lives he touched with indelible memories of his loyalty, integrity, and devotion to family, friends, and the country he loved and served.
He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors in April.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Mandel
Kal Faye
September 19, 2017
Matt and Mandel family,
I am reading your father's book for the third time and want to express my sympathy as I only heard of his passing recently.
I first met Herb 12 years ago, when he and Rose would come to services at Temple Shalom in Naples. I instantly recognized what a quality/accomplished person he was. Despite the differences in our ages, I enjoyed many conversations with him at the Oneg about his Navy experience and life in general.
And of course my copy of his book is autographed.
What an amazing man - What a Mensch! You must be very proud.
Regards,
Kal Faye, Naples FL
June 11, 2016
Dear Matt, Cat, and all our favorite Mandels,
So sorry to hear about your father's passing. After reading his obituary, we can see he truly lived his life to the fullest. What a wonderful legacy he's left. Thinking of all you with lots of love, Adena, Jonathan,and Samson
February 22, 2016
Matthew,
It is with great sadness we have heard of your father's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that he will always be remembered fondly by our family.
Danny, Debbie and Benjamin Klein
Son of Gladys Mandel Klein
Coousin Gladys and Herb 2006
Debbie Klein
February 22, 2016
Nick Nichols
February 14, 2016
To the Mandel Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Herbert's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Herbert will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
CAPT(SS) Herbert Irving Mandel
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
Stuart Miller
February 14, 2016
To the Mandel family,
I knew Herb through Beth El Synagogue and he was always very nice to my family and me. I was so excited when he autographed his book; which I proudly display on the top shelf of my bookcase. May his memory be for a blessing.
Stuart Miller
February 14, 2016
To the Family of Capt. Herb Mandell
When the Capt. lived in new London I was his gardener for the time he was there. With no exaggerations he was the kindest man I have ever met. Truth be known with 6 children he kept our family afloat in challenging times. he always had a good word for me and when I brought the kids to help me he and his wife were so very kind. When you meet someone like the Capt. it changes you because you see how a man could and should be. I have tried to emulate him in my day to day, the way I treat others and if I can help someone less fortunate. I know that I wasn't a part or a witness to his amazing military career. I only knew the man and its true that I loved him like a father and will never forget him
Rick Stevens
Bill Satti
February 14, 2016
As a youngster growing up on Alewife cove Mr Mandel was a neighbor of our family. He was always a kind gentleman. Thoughts and prayers and may he rest in peace
Beth Lapin
February 14, 2016
Long time memories of Herb Mandel with the Lapin family.
Bill Dixon
February 7, 2016
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Herbert's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Herbert's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. - 2 Thess 3:16.
Herbert Irving Mandel CAPT(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Nick Nichols
February 6, 2016
To the Mandel Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Herbert's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Herbert will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin, a member of our Greatest Generation, and a great Patriot.
CAPT(SS) Herbert Mandel
US Navy WWII Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
Marguerite Sherman
February 6, 2016
Matt, I am so sorry to learn of the death of your father. He sounded like an exceptional man who lived an exceptional life. May the Lord keep him in the palm of His hand.
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