LeRoy Webb

1924 - 2018

Mystic - LeRoy Webb was born in Anselmo, Neb., on Feb. 12, 1924. His father was Rev. Louis Otis Webb and his mother was Myra Eberle Webb. The family moved quite frequently because of changes in ministry. They moved to DuBois, Neb., in 1936, when LeRoy was in the 6th grade. It was here that he met his future wife, Irene Cutshall Webb.

LeRoy joined the U.S. Navy May 10, 1942, and was called to active duty in 1943. He was stationed in the Pacific for war patrols during World War II, serving on the Moray and Spot. After the war ended, Leroy was stationed in California serving on the Blueback. Here he married his schoolmate and sweetheart, Irene, in 1946. Before they left California, their daughter, Opal, was born. LeRoy was then stationed in Connecticut in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet, also serving on the Dogfish, Dace and Bang. Here they welcomed two more daughters, Sharon and Janet. The next duty station was Washington D.C., where he attended schooling. The family was moved to Hawaii where LeRoy served on the Bonita, Bass and Carp. He was sent to the Gudgeon where he did an "around the world" tour in 1959, for seven months. During that tour, the men on the boat were able to have a special audience with the Pope. LeRoy also served on the Greenfish before leaving Hawaii. LeRoy and his family moved to Long Island where he attended schooling. After moving to New Hampshire, LeRoy was stationed on the Abraham Lincoln. They then moved back to Connecticut, where LeRoy served on the Becuna, worked at the Sub School as staff, served on the Robert E. Lee, Fulton, Entemedor and as Squadron 2 staff.

LeRoy retired in 1975, as an E-8 after serving in the Navy for 33 ½ years. He originally served as a torpedoman, but later changed to fire controlman. LeRoy served on 17 subs during his Navy career. He and his family settled in Connecticut where he lived with his wife Irene.

LeRoy is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Doug Rebein, daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Ed Kent, son-in-law and wife, Tom and Anita Kapolowicz. He also has six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife Irene, daughter Opal Kapolowicz, brother Louis Webb and sister Margaret Webb.

Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, at Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, at Byles-Groton Memorial Home. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic. Please visit www.byles.com for directions or to sign the guestbook.

In lieu of flowers, donations in LeRoy's memory may be made to the Sub-Vets of Groton, 40 School St., Groton, CT 06340.