Cy Lloyd Roberts, 89, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Manhasset, passed away on Aug. 20. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patricia (nee Oestreich), and children Richard (Cindy) of Manhasset, Cynthia (Thom) of New Jersey and Christine (Stephen) of Manhasset. He was a loving grandfather of five and great-grandfather of three.
Cy was born in Hartford, CT, the third child of Polish immigrants. He followed his older brother to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, from which he graduated in 1950. After serving in the Korean War Theater, involved in the Wonsan and Inchon Landings, he was decorated with the Atlantic and Pacific War Zone medals. For five decades Cy was an active member of the USMMA Superintendent’s Council and received the Meritorious Alumni Service Award. A devoted alum, Cy was instrumental in preparing many a candidate for admission to the Academy.
In 1951, Cy married his college sweetheart, Patricia, whose family resided in Kings Point. The couple eventually settled in Manhasset in the early 1960’s, where their children attended the Munsey Park and Manhasset Secondary Schools. During those years, Cy served as a trustee at Temple Judea and could often be found during the summer catching an after-work swim at the Village Bath Club, where they were longtime members. Cy was a devoted husband and father with an incomparable work ethic.
Services were held at Temple Judea and internment at Nassau Knolls. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation, 14 Bond St., Great Neck, NY 11021.
