Thomas Black obituary: Thomas Black's Obituary, Syracuse
In Memory Of
Thomas J. Black
1952 - 2019
In Memory Of
Thomas J. Black
1952 - 2019
Thomas Jeremiah Black I, more colloquially known as Tom, passed away on Thursday, August 8th.
Born to the late Jeremiah & Vivian Black on November 8, 1952 in Watertown, N.Y., Tom was salutatorian of the Clayton High School class of 1970. After a notorious stint at the University of Notre Dame, he married his high school sweetheart, Terry Letarte and settled in the Syracuse area.
Well-known in the Syracuse medical community, Tom spent nearly 40 years running various laboratories and carrying the honorary title: “Kind of like a Doctor”. He was a lover of Dr. Pepper, Labatt Blue, Quick Draw and a solid nickname. Tom could often be found at his children’s sporting events or cheering for the Syracuse (Sky) Chiefs/Mets, a pastime he shared with his second wife, Sharon.
Tom was predeceased by his first wife, Terry; two brothers, Dan and Herman. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Danielle (Derek) Newton and Meghan (Brian) McManus; Son, T.J. (Cynthia); Step-son, Edward Bakeman; Siblings, Mary (Pete) Black-Orvis, Maggie (Bill) Bartlett and Duke (Lisa).
Calling hours will take place on Monday, August 12th, 4-7 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, North Syracuse. Burial will be private.
A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub on Tuesday, August 13th from 12-4 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State chapter, www.scleroderma.org.
To share a memory of Tom, or leave a special message for the family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Born to the late Jeremiah & Vivian Black on November 8, 1952 in Watertown, N.Y., Tom was salutatorian of the Clayton High School class of 1970. After a notorious stint at the University of Notre Dame, he married his high school sweetheart, Terry Letarte and settled in the Syracuse area.
Well-known in the Syracuse medical community, Tom spent nearly 40 years running various laboratories and carrying the honorary title: “Kind of like a Doctor”. He was a lover of Dr. Pepper, Labatt Blue, Quick Draw and a solid nickname. Tom could often be found at his children’s sporting events or cheering for the Syracuse (Sky) Chiefs/Mets, a pastime he shared with his second wife, Sharon.
Tom was predeceased by his first wife, Terry; two brothers, Dan and Herman. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Danielle (Derek) Newton and Meghan (Brian) McManus; Son, T.J. (Cynthia); Step-son, Edward Bakeman; Siblings, Mary (Pete) Black-Orvis, Maggie (Bill) Bartlett and Duke (Lisa).
Calling hours will take place on Monday, August 12th, 4-7 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, North Syracuse. Burial will be private.
A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub on Tuesday, August 13th from 12-4 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State chapter, www.scleroderma.org.
To share a memory of Tom, or leave a special message for the family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Thomas Jeremiah Black I, more colloquially known as Tom, passed away on Thursday, August 8th.
Born to the late Jeremiah & Vivian Black on November 8, 1952 in Watertown, N.Y., Tom was salutatorian of the Clayton High School class of 1970. After a notorious stint at the University of Notre Dame, he married his high school sweetheart, Terry Letarte and settled in the Syracuse area.
Well-known in the Syracuse medical community, Tom spent nearly 40 years running various laboratories and carrying the honorary title: “Kind of like a Doctor”. He was a lover of Dr. Pepper, Labatt Blue, Quick Draw and a solid nickname. Tom could often be found at his children’s sporting events or cheering for the Syracuse (Sky) Chiefs/Mets, a pastime he shared with his second wife, Sharon.
Tom was predeceased by his first wife, Terry; two brothers, Dan and Herman. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Danielle (Derek) Newton and Meghan (Brian) McManus; Son, T.J. (Cynthia); Step-son, Edward Bakeman; Siblings, Mary (Pete) Black-Orvis, Maggie (Bill) Bartlett and Duke (Lisa).
Calling hours will take place on Monday, August 12th, 4-7 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, North Syracuse. Burial will be private.
A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub on Tuesday, August 13th from 12-4 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State chapter, www.scleroderma.org.
To share a memory of Tom, or leave a special message for the family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Born to the late Jeremiah & Vivian Black on November 8, 1952 in Watertown, N.Y., Tom was salutatorian of the Clayton High School class of 1970. After a notorious stint at the University of Notre Dame, he married his high school sweetheart, Terry Letarte and settled in the Syracuse area.
Well-known in the Syracuse medical community, Tom spent nearly 40 years running various laboratories and carrying the honorary title: “Kind of like a Doctor”. He was a lover of Dr. Pepper, Labatt Blue, Quick Draw and a solid nickname. Tom could often be found at his children’s sporting events or cheering for the Syracuse (Sky) Chiefs/Mets, a pastime he shared with his second wife, Sharon.
Tom was predeceased by his first wife, Terry; two brothers, Dan and Herman. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Danielle (Derek) Newton and Meghan (Brian) McManus; Son, T.J. (Cynthia); Step-son, Edward Bakeman; Siblings, Mary (Pete) Black-Orvis, Maggie (Bill) Bartlett and Duke (Lisa).
Calling hours will take place on Monday, August 12th, 4-7 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, North Syracuse. Burial will be private.
A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub on Tuesday, August 13th from 12-4 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State chapter, www.scleroderma.org.
To share a memory of Tom, or leave a special message for the family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Monday, August 12, 2019 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
705 North Main Street
Syracuse, NY 13212
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New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family
New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family