Carl Crosby Hall

Carl was born on June 4, 1938 and grew up in Swampscott. A 1957 Swampscott High School graduate and proud member of the Stan Bondelevitch varsity football team. Upon graduation Carl enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at the Naval Submarine Base in New London, CT. He served on the USS Triton which was a nuclear-powered submarine. This submarine was the first vessel to circumnavigate the world submerged in 84 days. Carl was very proud of this history making voyage, it is outlined in several history books and The National Geographic.

In addition to his military service, he attended the General Dynamics School of Advanced Training for Nuclear Power Systems. Carl worked at Duralith Corporation for 25 years as a Sales Engineer and for the State of Massachusetts working on large state construction sites as a Project Manager.

He was an avid boater and rod and reel tuna fisherman catching over 10 bluefin tunas although his biggest catch will always be his ex-wife, Jeanne Leger. He loved to ski and spent much time skiing with his daughter Darcy at Loon Mountain. He was involved in the Commodore’s Club severing as Commodore to the Lynn Yacht Club and as President of the Commadore’s Club of America. He helped organize the Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) and served as President.

Carl was a loving father to his children Darcy Shaw and her husband David of Marblehead and David Hall of Swampscott. He was most proud of his granddaughter Madison Bassett and cherished his role as Grandpa. He was the brother to Debbie Camack and the late Charles “Gus” Hall. Carl will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Details of Carl’s burial and celebration of life will be announced when they become available at a later date. Rest in peace, Captain Carl, hope you have a cigar and scotch waiting for you.