Royal “Willy” Webster July 13, 1927 - September 20, 2022

Coral Gables, Florida - Born in Havana Cuba to American parents, Willy was a Cuban by birth and an American by blood. Willy grew up on the families 400 acre beach club “Playa Tarara” where he helped his father build a world class marina-which still operates today-in addition to Cuba’s first drive-in movie theatre. At age 17, Willy left the Roston Academy High School in Havava to enlist as a Merchant Marine in WWII. He would later be drafted to serve his country in Korea and was discharged honorably. Willy will be remembered for his patriotism and profound love of his country. After attending college at

Missouri School of Minds & Metallurgy in Rolla, Missouri where he would graduate with an engineering degree he made his way to Miami, FL where he started his career as a building inspector for Dade County. He once was hoisted by crane to inspect the famous letter “D” sign at Dadeland Mall. Later on, he would join as an owner in the General Asphalt Corporation which would go on to be the largest asphalt company in Miami-Dade where he retired in 2013. He is survived by his wife Ana Maria Davide-Webster, his children, Magda Webster, Martha “Martu” Valdes-Diaz, Helen Webster, Cristina McDonald & Royal “Pancho” Webster. Step Children Ana Davide-Kahn, Salvatore Davide & Anthony Davide,14 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass to be held Friday (9/23) @ 1pm at our Lady of the Devine Providence, 10205 West Flagler St, followed with the burial at Memorial Park, 6200 SW 77 Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.