March 4, 1946 ~ Dec. 3, 2024
Douglas – Herbert H. “Herby” Tebo, 78, of Elm St., passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jeanmarie (Morelli) Tebo; 3 children Jeffrey P. Tebo of Douglas, Thomas A. Tebo and his wife Karen of Douglas, Courtney J. Stawiecki and her husband Adam of Webster; 5 grandchildren, Nicholas and Noah Tebo, Hunter Claypool, and Michael and Tenley Stawiecki; a sister Penni Barger and her husband John of Ripon, CA, and 2 step sisters, Sandra Beane and her husband Larry of Marlborough, and Jeanne Shrum also of Marlborough, as well as many nieces, nephews, and good friends. He was predeceased by his siblings Donald Tebo Jr., Bobby Tebo, Ricky Tebo and Jacqueline Stevens; and stepsiblings, Marie Neiber, Ruth Dupre, and Susan Bindman.
Born in Marlborough on March 1, 1946, he was the son of the late Donald F. Tebo and Rita M. (Lapierre) Kaloustian, as well as his stepmother Linda (Morenzetti) Tebo who raised him. He was raised in Southboro and was educated from Algonquin Regional High School prior to enlisting in the Service.
Herby was a proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Herby served from 1963 until he was honorably discharged in 1967. During the Vietnam War he participated in Operation Starlight. As a Marine Sergeant Herby received many awards including the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Combat Action Ribbon.
After meeting his wife on Lake Maspenock they moved to Hopkinton where they lived on that very lake for 10 years before moving to Douglas in 1986. Herby owned and operated Tebo & Sons Landscaping for over 40 years, specializing in waterfalls, and natural stone features. Herby’s work ethic was second to none.
When Herby wasn’t working you could find him at any one of his grandchildren’s sporting events, watching the grandkids swim in his pool, taking them fishing, or out to breakfast. Herby loved family trips to Martha’s Vineyard and solo trips to the casino. Herby had a kind, caring heart, always helping others and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Memorial calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 17th from 10-12 in Jackman Funeral Home, 7 Mechanic St. Douglas. A Service of Remembrance will start at noon.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St. Worcester, MA 01506. To leave a condolence message for his family please visit www.Jackmanfuneralhomes.com.
