Barbara Ann Black
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Barbara Ann Black, 78, passed away in the comfort of her home early Tuesday morning with her family beside her. Born on April 14, 1947 she had been a life resident of Syracuse.
She was a graduate of The Craig State School of Nursing at SUNY Geneseo, then earned two Masters degrees in Consumer Affairs/Economics from Syracuse University, and a post Masters Advanced Certificate ANP in nursing from SUNY Health Science Center College of Nursing.
Her career began in general nursing as an ICU nurse. After continuing her education and earning two Masters degrees she established the Center for Continuing Nursing Education as the director of the program. In 2013 Barbara was appointed as an Assistant Dean of the College of Nursing at Upstate Medical Center.
Barbara was active in her community. She volunteered at the American Heart Association, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and The Rape Crisis Center. She was also a 27 year member of the Board of Education of the Fayetteville-Manlius School District, and on the board of trustees of Menorah Park.
For the last several years Barbara co-chaired the annual Menorah Park Golf Outing.
She also served on the Board of the Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund. While on the FM School Board she spearheaded the Endowment Fund for the School System.
Barbara enjoyed playing golf, tennis, cooking, decorating, reading, dressing well, and of course partying. What she enjoyed most was spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She will forever be remembered as the force of nature that she was. Her presence filled a room. Her independent way of living her life drew people in seeking her advise and counsel. She was a valued and dear trusted friend to so many.
Her family includes her husband Gerald of 48 years, their children
Nicole (Scott Crook) Black, Leah (Jason Mayo) Black, Jonathan Black;
Grandchildren Sophia, Talia, Zane, Avi, Marley, Lily, and Dyllan.
Funeral services will be at 11AM on Friday the 7th. Friends may visit with the family immediately prior to the service on Friday from 10-11 at Sisskind Funeral Chapel,
3175 E. Genesee Street. The service will be live streamed on the Sisskind Funeral Service Facebook beginning at 10:55 on Friday the 7th.
Contributions to perpetuate her memory may be made to the Upstate Foundation for the Barbara Black Endowment Fund, 750 E. Adams Street Syracuse, NY 13210, or the Foundation of Menorah Park.
Shiva will be observed at Barbara and Gerry’s home from sundown Saturday to 9, Sunday from 11-2, and 4-7; Monday and Tuesday from 4-7.
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Jerry & Family, I am so sorry to read of Barb’s passing. I am a high school friend and enjoyed seeing her at our reunions. I will remember Barb for her quick wit, beautiful smile and her kind ways. I will miss her. Please accept my sincere condolences! May she rest in peace.
Written by Sharon Camp
2025-11-04 10:58:35 PM
I was saddened to learn of Barbara's passing. She was a beautiful person. My prayers are with Gerry and their family as they grieve for her and all she meant to everyone.
Written by Cathy Weil
2025-11-05 10:12:10 AM
Condolences to all the family and dear friends.
Written by Scott Soffen
2025-11-05 11:20:37 AM
Dear Gerry and family. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Barbara was so full of life, kindness, humor and talents. We will all miss her terribly. My sincere condolences. I’ll be thinking of you during these difficult times. Much Love, Brigitte
Written by Brigitte Carangelo
2025-11-05 12:16:58 AM
We are very saddened by Barbara’s passing. She was a wonderful person. She cared so much for our Syracuse community which will be remembered by all who knew her. Our family sends our love and deepest condolences. May her memory be a blessing.
Written by Thomas, Caitlin, and Colin Green
2025-11-05 12:22:18 AM
Dear Gerry and family. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Barbara was so full of life, kindness, humor and talents. We will all miss her terribly. My sincere condolences. I’ll be thinking of you during these difficult times. Much Love, Brigitte
Written by Brigitte Carangelo
2025-11-05 12:25:47 AM
Dear Gerry and family. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Barbara was so full of life, kindness, humor and talents. We will all miss her terribly. My sincere condolences. I’ll be thinking of you during these difficult times. Much Love, Brigitte
Written by Brigitte Carangelo
2025-11-05 12:26:08 AM
Dear Gerry and family. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Barbara was so full of life, kindness, humor and talents. We will all miss her terribly. My sincere condolences. I’ll be thinking of you during these difficult times. Much Love, Brigitte
Written by Brigitte Carangelo
2025-11-05 1:43:21 AM
Condolences to the family. I’ve known her a long time and will miss the chats on FB
Written by David Samora
2025-11-05 2:19:18 PM
There is no one like Barbara. Since she and Gerry moved across the street from us in Florida, they have enriched our lives and become important friends. Barbara's enthusiasm for life makes it impossible to imagine our world without her. Carol Malzone and Steve Pomeranz
Written by Carol Malzone
2025-11-05 7:21:52 PM
My Condolences to the Black Family! May her beautiful memories give you comfort! Rest in Peace Barbara! You will be greatly missed! Marci
Written by Marci Stefan
2025-11-05 9:36:53 PM
Barbara was a force of nature. We will remember her smile, her zest for life and her enthusiasm. The last time we saw Barbara was at Victor’s 80th. She danced every dance.
Written by Norma and Victor Menkin
2025-11-06 10:28:01 AM
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Barbara. She was a wonderful woman with an amazing family. May her memory be forever a blessing. Sending healing and strength to all of you.
Written by The Geller Family
2025-11-06 11:56:46 PM
Barbara will forever be a blessing through the deeds her life inspire. Her kindness, inclusion,zest for life, thoughtfulness, and now are embedded in our hearts and minds. We send heartfelt condolences to Gerry and Family. May memories of her bring comfort, now and always. Bob and Cynthia Lloyd
Written by Cynthia and Bob Lloyd
2025-11-06 2:20:14 PM
Gerry and family, We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Barbara‘s passing. She was so smart, funny and full of life. We always looked forward to our trips to Syracuse to teach review courses because we enjoyed being with her and getting to visit with Gerry. We watched the online streaming service and laughed and cried. You all were so well spoken and captured your Mom exactly as we remembered her. No wonder she was so proud of her family! You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Gerry, reach out soon. Amelie Hollier and Jeanie Doucet
Written by Amelie Hollier
2025-11-07 10:27:37 PM
A force, an infectious smile, a willingness, a caring, a loyalty...there aren't enough words. R.I.P. Barb, we will miss you terribly.
Written by Walt Smith
2025-11-07 2:44:53 PM
We will miss you Barbara. Since we moved into the Hamlet you have been so much in our lives- in golf, at the club, on Pineview Circle... You always liven up the conversation with a big smile wearing one of your latest creations from "You know where". We will miss you and our friendship. Rest in Peace. You will not be forgotten.
Written by Ron & Mary Ann Platt
2025-11-14 3:06:12 PM
Post a Message of Sympathy
Jerry & Family, I am so sorry to read of Barb’s passing. I am a high school friend and enjoyed seeing her at our reunions. I will remember Barb for her quick wit, beautiful smile and her kind ways. I will miss her. Please accept my sincere condolences! May she rest in peace.
Written by Sharon Camp
2025-11-04 10:58:35 PM
I was saddened to learn of Barbara's passing. She was a beautiful person. My prayers are with Gerry and their family as they grieve for her and all she meant to everyone.
Written by Cathy Weil
2025-11-05 10:12:10 AM
Condolences to all the family and dear friends.
Written by Scott Soffen
2025-11-05 11:20:37 AM
Dear Gerry and family. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Barbara was so full of life, kindness, humor and talents. We will all miss her terribly. My sincere condolences. I’ll be thinking of you during these difficult times. Much Love, Brigitte
Written by Brigitte Carangelo
2025-11-05 12:16:58 AM
We are very saddened by Barbara’s passing. She was a wonderful person. She cared so much for our Syracuse community which will be remembered by all who knew her. Our family sends our love and deepest condolences. May her memory be a blessing.
Written by Thomas, Caitlin, and Colin Green
2025-11-05 12:22:18 AM
Dear Gerry and family. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Barbara was so full of life, kindness, humor and talents. We will all miss her terribly. My sincere condolences. I’ll be thinking of you during these difficult times. Much Love, Brigitte
Written by Brigitte Carangelo
2025-11-05 12:25:47 AM
Dear Gerry and family. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Barbara was so full of life, kindness, humor and talents. We will all miss her terribly. My sincere condolences. I’ll be thinking of you during these difficult times. Much Love, Brigitte
Written by Brigitte Carangelo
2025-11-05 12:26:08 AM
Dear Gerry and family. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Barbara was so full of life, kindness, humor and talents. We will all miss her terribly. My sincere condolences. I’ll be thinking of you during these difficult times. Much Love, Brigitte
Written by Brigitte Carangelo
2025-11-05 1:43:21 AM
Condolences to the family. I’ve known her a long time and will miss the chats on FB
Written by David Samora
2025-11-05 2:19:18 PM
There is no one like Barbara. Since she and Gerry moved across the street from us in Florida, they have enriched our lives and become important friends. Barbara's enthusiasm for life makes it impossible to imagine our world without her. Carol Malzone and Steve Pomeranz
Written by Carol Malzone
2025-11-05 7:21:52 PM
My Condolences to the Black Family! May her beautiful memories give you comfort! Rest in Peace Barbara! You will be greatly missed! Marci
Written by Marci Stefan
2025-11-05 9:36:53 PM
Barbara was a force of nature. We will remember her smile, her zest for life and her enthusiasm. The last time we saw Barbara was at Victor’s 80th. She danced every dance.
Written by Norma and Victor Menkin
2025-11-06 10:28:01 AM
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Barbara. She was a wonderful woman with an amazing family. May her memory be forever a blessing. Sending healing and strength to all of you.
Written by The Geller Family
2025-11-06 11:56:46 PM
Barbara will forever be a blessing through the deeds her life inspire. Her kindness, inclusion,zest for life, thoughtfulness, and now are embedded in our hearts and minds. We send heartfelt condolences to Gerry and Family. May memories of her bring comfort, now and always. Bob and Cynthia Lloyd
Written by Cynthia and Bob Lloyd
2025-11-06 2:20:14 PM
Gerry and family, We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Barbara‘s passing. She was so smart, funny and full of life. We always looked forward to our trips to Syracuse to teach review courses because we enjoyed being with her and getting to visit with Gerry. We watched the online streaming service and laughed and cried. You all were so well spoken and captured your Mom exactly as we remembered her. No wonder she was so proud of her family! You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Gerry, reach out soon. Amelie Hollier and Jeanie Doucet
Written by Amelie Hollier
2025-11-07 10:27:37 PM
A force, an infectious smile, a willingness, a caring, a loyalty...there aren't enough words. R.I.P. Barb, we will miss you terribly.
Written by Walt Smith
2025-11-07 2:44:53 PM
We will miss you Barbara. Since we moved into the Hamlet you have been so much in our lives- in golf, at the club, on Pineview Circle... You always liven up the conversation with a big smile wearing one of your latest creations from "You know where". We will miss you and our friendship. Rest in Peace. You will not be forgotten.
Written by Ron & Mary Ann Platt
2025-11-14 3:06:12 PM