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.jpg)  James W. Tobey
James William "Bill" Tobey was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, November 27, 1919 to Lena May (King) and Colonel James A Tobey, he attended schools in Rye. Bill, as he was known, graduated in 1937 from Rye High School, where he was captain of the track team, manager of the basketball team, stage manager, and member of the National Honor Society. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America and achieved the rank of Eagle. In Rye his family lived at 840 Forest Ave.
 Bill earned his bachelor’s degree from Amherst College in 1941 and his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1943. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II,
James W. Tobey Commissioned Ensign in U. S. Naval Reserve
James W. Tobey, son of Colonel and Mrs. James A. Tobey of 840 Forest Avenue, has been commissioned as ensign in the U. S. Naval Reserve. Upon completion of a special Navy course at the Harvard Graduate School of Business he will be ordered to active duty. Mr. Tobey graduated from Amherst College last June, and from the Rye High School in 1937. At both institutions he was an outstanding athlete, serving as captain of the Rye and Amherst freshman track teams.
Friday, April 24, 1942 THE RYE CHRONICLE PAGE FIVE
 On October, 22 1943, the young ensign married Marieta Krejci of Birmingham, Michigan at in Christ Church, Waukegan, MI.
After the war, the couple moved to Rye, where he began his business career with the Borden Company in New York City. In 1948, he moved to Home Life Insurance, where he held positions in management and administration until his retirement in 1982. Bill ultimately concluding his Naval service with the rank of Lieutenant Commander, USNR, in 1980.
His volunteer activities included work with the Rye Historical Society, Rye High School Dad’s Club, United Way, Christ’s Church in Rye, and the Boy Scouts. His lifelong involvement in scouting culminated in his being awarded the BSA’s highest honor, the Order of the Silver Beaver.
In 2000, he and his wife settled into Wake Robin in Shelburne, VT, a natural next move having spent many summers on Lake Champlain with their family.
  A man of sincerity and quiet integrity, he made many friends in his more than 92 years and will be missed by all who knew him.
James William Tobey, a resident of Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vermont, died unexpectedly but peacefully October 12, 2012 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vermont.
At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife Marieta, of Wake Robin; his children: daughter Cathleen and her husband Thomas Rubel of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, daughter Priscilla and her husband Rich Goggin of Carlysle, Massachusetts, son William and his wife Gerri Oppedisano of South Burlington, Vermont, daughter Ann and her husband Ron Wilhelmsen of Milton, Massachusetts; and seven grandchildren: Anna, Alyssa, Caroline, Tasman, Jenna, Adam, and Ty.
He was predeceased by his son, James R. Tobey in 2001, and by his sister, Sylvia Tobey Hoisington in 2005.
Looking back at the 50 years since Amherst- In His Own Words
JAMES WILLIAM TOBEY 65 Grandview Ave •. , Rye, NY 10580
Looking back at the 50 years since Amherst, there are some interesting memories:
Education: Following Amherst, got an MBA at Harvard. Then came many years of part time study-NYU nights, Navy correspondence courses, two insurance designations and after retirement classes at SUNY-Purchase, where I soaked up many of the classics I'd missed.
Military Service: Commissioned in the Navy 12/41 while at Harvard. Went on active duty 3/43 and spent a year stateside. While in Michigan, I met a young woman and made the best sale of my life- she married me. Then to the South Pacific in small carriers, mostly sailing from "Apathy to Tedium". Discharged in early 46 in time to meet our two week old daughter. Stayed in the Reserves and retired at 60 as a Lt Cdr.
Family: Married Marieta (Marty) Krejci of Birmingham, Michon 10/22/43. She had two years at Michigan and managed a third before our first child. She finished her BA at Mercy College and got her MLS at Queens. Marty worked at the Mercy College Library and retired 7/89 as an Associate Professor and Assistant Director. Our five children, who kept us busy and broke, are now good friends. They are scattered but keep in touch. We seem to manage a reunion once a year. Katie lives in Aspen, Col where she designs and produces leather accessories and furnishings. She is to be married in June. Jim (Brown) is a builder and home designer in Vermont. He and his wife Susan had our first grandson in December '89. Priscilla (Boston U and Columbia) is married to David Casey, a lawyer. They have three daughters and live in Carlisle, MA. Bill (St. Lawrence) is one semester away from his MLS at the U of Texas. After an internship at IBM in Rochester, Minn, he should have his degree in May. Ann, our vagabond, spent one year each at Boston U and San Francisco U. Then, after several years with the US Forestry Service in Alaska, graduated from the U of Alaska at Fairbanks. She is now in the doctoral program in psychology at Buffalo.
Home: We have lived in the Rye area since getting out of service, 30 years in our present house. In 1984 we bought a summer cottage in South Hero, VT on Lake Champlain. Both Jim and Priscilla have a cottage there, so we have summertime with the grandchildren.
Business: Retired from Home Life Insurance 2/82 and don't miss my 35 years of commuting at all. The only problem now is finding enough time for everything.
Community: Over the years we have both been active, now a little less. Marty does Pegasus (handicapped children and horses). I am still involved with Boy Scouts and the Rye Historical Society. We both have alumni(ae) jobs.
Pleasureable Memories: Class reunions, including the Minis, I've made all and Marty most. They make one realize what a good group of guys were in our class and what nice wives they have. For Marty, her long daily walks that have stimulated her interest in nature. Our trips to Alaska and Mexico.
Future Plans: Finding more things to do together. More travel. Summers on the lake. Exploring the possibility of a warmer climate in the winter. Our 50th Reunion.
Deceased October 12, 2012
Name: James William Tobey
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 27 Nov 1919
Birth Place: Boston, Mass
Residence Place: Rye, West, New York
Registration Date: 18 Jul 1941
Registration Place: Mamaroneck, New York, USA
Employer: Student
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Next of Kin: James A Tobey
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