TYLER, Leroy W., Sr.- Of Chelsea, September 22nd. Devoted husband of 24 years of Evelyn L. (Eicks). beloved father of Leroy W. "Cuppy" Tyler, Jr. of East Boston, Eugene R. "Bam Bam" Tyler and his wife Karen of Chelsea and the late Yolanda "Peanut" Tyler. Dear brother of Jackie Jones, Jean Hill, Erroll Tyler and the late Irving "Mickey" Tyler, Charles and Eugene Tyler. Cherished grandfather of Jovan Tyler of NH and great grandfather of Jovan Kobe Tyler. Also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, CHELSEA on Friday, September 27th from 6-8 PM. Committal Private.
Born in Lynn and a long time Chelsea resident, Leroy passed away Sunday morning at the age of 76. A graduate of Lynn Classical High where his "high jump" record is still unbroken. He returned from active service in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and worked for over 30 years for Leonard Silver as a truck driver.