Larry Webb

and Eula Del (Allen) Webb was born in Queens, New York on April

2, 1946. He was one of nine children born of that union.

Larry grew up in Brooklyn, NY and was educated in the NYC

public school system. However, he was more interested in making

money and began working at the age of 10 years old. One of his

first jobs was being a shoe shine boy, he even had his own little kit

and he would eagerly wait for the men to come out of their

businesses to shine their shoes. He also delivered milk on a milk

truck as a young boy. We are not sure when his love for food came

about but as he grew up, he eventually landed a job at the

Marriott Hotel in Philadelphia, PA as a Food Service worker until

he was drafted into the military.

Around Spring of 1966 Larry met the love of his life, Dianne

Wooden, at a basement party that she was invited to by her

cousin Hattie Mae who happened to work at the same hotel in NW

Philadelphia. It was love at first sight for Larry but he was too

scared to say something to her. After the party he charmed

Dianne by shielding her from the rain with his giant umbrella.

After a short period of time of dating, Larry was drafted into the

US Army in Spring 1967. After his basic training at Fort Bragg, NC,

Larry came home on leave and married Dianne and she became

Mrs. Dianne Webb and she had their first child, Larry Anthony

Webb in that year.

Larry’s career in the army lasted from 1967 to 1975 with two tours

in Vietnam. Before he went to Vietnam he was stationed in

Germany where he would have kept his first Passover. That’s

important later….. Not only was Larry a soldier in the army he also

was a Cook, Food Service Specialist, Kitchen Supervisor, and

throughout his army career, he was known for his culinary skills

feeding hundreds of men at one time.

On his first tour in Vietnam, he was stationed at Cu Chi and was

part of the D Troop 3/4 Calvary, 25th Infantry. He was a M60 gunner

on a M548 track vehicle among other duties escaping arms fire and

rocket attacks. Larry had two Honorable discharges from the army

where he received medals such as the National Defense Service

Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army

Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star Medal to name a few.

Larry was last stationed at Fort Leonard Wood army base in

Missouri, where he and his wife had two more children. Before

leaving the army, Larry went on to complete his formal education

in the US Army Food Service Training School where he received

Military Occupational Specialty as a "Food Service Specialist" in

“Quality Management System”. He also received his GED from

Waynesville High School of Waynesville, Missouri in 1975.

Immediately after leaving the army he went on to complete the New

York Food and Hotel Management School in New York.

In February 1977, Larry and Dianne moved to Queensbridge Houses

in Long Island City, NY with their three children: Larry, Floyd and

Rochelle. In April 1977 around the Passover season, Larry began to

be retooled and committed himself to the laws of the Most High.

Inspired and coached by his brother, Nasi Tavel Ben-Yehudah, he

began to fellowship at Hashabah Yisrael (Israelite Congregation) led

by Cohen Hagadol Levi Ben Yisrael. Hashabah Yisrael was located at

539 Belmont Ave. in Brooklyn, NY and there is where he kept his 2nd

Passover and soon after emerged Yaroah Ben-Yehudah which was

his new Hebrew name. Now at this time is when his children began to

call him “Abo”which is Hebrew for “father”.

Adon Yaroah began to continue to live in his life purpose of feeding

the community of Hashabah Yisrael. He started such projects like a

Fruit and Vegetable Stand, Fish Market and worked in the community

Deli Store where he made delicious sandwiches.

Adon Yaroah and his wife who was renamed to Gevert Dinah

Baht-Yehudah had a set of twins in 1978, Nasael and Quanael

Ben-Yehudah. In or about 1981 Adon Yaroah was shot in the

neck by someone who tried to rob the Deli. By the grace of the

Most High, he survived that attempt on his life.

During a reconstruction period of Hashabah Yisrael, Adon

Yaroah began to spend more time in Queensbridge. Not only

did Adon Yaroah love his Israelite Community, he also loved

the community of Queensbridge Houses. He was affectionately

known in the community of Queensbridge as “Green Eyes”

because of his natural green eyes. Between his children, calling

him Abo and friends calling him Green Eyes, people knew who

you were referring to when you said those names. Living in

Queensbridge in the 80’s and 90’s was a rough period of time

but it wasn’t too rough for a soldier like Green Eyes. The war

stories of Green Eyes in Queensbridge will be kept in the lost

books and in the memories of those who walked the earth with

this gentle giant.

After many years of not being a part of a formal Israelite

Congregation, Adon Yaroah re-emerged and found himself at

B’nai Adath Kol Beth Yisrael located at 1006 Greene Ave. in

the Bed-Stuy section of Brooklyn, NY. For the past 25 years,

Adon Yaroah worked with tireless dedication at the temple as

well as in Queensbridge houses. During his time at B’nai

Adath he became the Executive Chef in charge of all food

preparations. He was the first one to have a dine-in style

kosher soup kitchen servicing the general population.

He was instrumental in many fundraising events, such as

Chicken and Waffles and Pizza Night to help with the

renovations of B’nai Adath, the Temple that he loved so much.

He was the chef to cater many auspicious occasions from

weddings to the Board of Rabbis dinners.

Because of his wisdom and fatherly advice everyone began to

call him“Abo”. From the least of them to the greatest of them

he was known as Abo. On his 70th Birthday, in 2016, he was

elevated to the title of “Zaquain” which means Elder but Abo

continued to be a father to all. Abo also adopted a new home at

Beth Shalom EH Congregation located at 730 Willoughby Ave in

Brooklyn, NY, after the tragic fire at his home temple, BAKBY,

in 2017. He continued to dedicate himself to the Most High and

his people and worked in their kitchen which was his joy. Abo

also helped run the food pantry and dedicated himself to insure

that the Israelite Community and the Community surrounding

Beth Shalom were fed. Over the years Abo has received

numerous awards for his hard work, dedication, and culinary

skills in the Israelite Community. His latest award that he

received was the Chief of Chief Naphtali Ben-Naphtali “Emunah

Shleymah Award” presented to him from the Israelite Men’s

Association & Phenomenal Israelite Women’s Association in

2022.

For the past 25 years he also was a diligent community activist

working along side of Mrs. McQueen, Veronica Franklin and the

Friends of Queensbridge Park; he was one of the founding

members that helped with the renovation and the upkeep of the

park. He helped to implement events like Dancing Under the

Stars, the yearly Winter Dance and Chicken & Waffles to name a

few. He received numerous awards for his hard work and

dedication. In 2019 he received a City Council Citation signed by

Council Member, Jimmy Van Bramer for the 20th Anniversary of

FOQP and being a founding member. He was a member of the

Jacob Riis “Senior” CC. He loved to play cards at the

community center with his friends Mrs. Virgie Alston and Mr

Stanley, just to name a few.

Larry, Yaroah, Green Eyes, Abo was a

Leader, Teacher, Mentor, Friend, Legend,

Dedicated Servant and our Hero.

He will be sorely missed.

A visitation for Larry will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels, 114-03 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375. A funeral service will occur Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 114-03 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375. A graveside service will occur Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 1:45 PM to 2:15 PM at Calverton National Cemetery, Wading River, Wading River, NY 11792.