LIBBY
DR. E. ROBERT "CY"
Died peacefully in his home of over 50 years on Tuesday February 19, 2019. Cy was married to Mira who passed away in 2011. He leaves behind two children, Claire Libby and Daniel (Lori) Libby and 2 grand-children, Jacob and Max Libby. Born on June 8, 1920, Cy grew up in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion. After graduating from Overbrook High school, he attended Pennsylvania State Optometry College. Cy has been called a man of many parts. Cy was an optometrist, a hearing aid specialist, inventor, publisher, Assistant Professor of Speech and Hearing at Hahnemann Medical School; and most importantly a husband, father and grandfather. He started out as an optometrist in Upper Darby and then fell into his true calling as one of the pioneer hearing aid specialists. Among his many revolutionary inventions was the infamous "Libby Horn" which he developed and patented in 1982 and then sold in every country. Traveling all over, Cy lectured to thousands about hearing and became world renowned. Upon retiring from his private practice, Cy started a new career teaching "Longevity and Wellness" at Temple University Association of Retired Professionals where he was well known and loved by all his students and colleagues. Later in life in his 90's, he authored 17 volumes of his self-titled books, "Libby's Random Pieces" which is a collection of notes that he accumulated over his many years of teaching, writing and lecturing. He also got a copyright of a poem titled "The Billy Penn on Top of City Hall." Cy was a true Renaissance Man and will be well missed by everyone who's life was touched by him. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Friday 11 am precisely at the Wayside Chapel at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Ambler, PA. Shiva will be observed Friday only at 2 P.M. at his late residence. Cy's advice is that the key to a long, happy life is choosing your parents wisely. L'Chaim to Life!
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