He played Santa’s Helper for over 40 years but as “Poppy” to his beloved grandchildren, some things must remain a secret. He also served on the Andover Central School Board for four years and attended many marching band events.īob was an active member of Andover Historical Society and Andover Golden Agers. He served on the Andover 4th of July and Andover Haunted House Committee’s for 25 years. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Roberta Frost two brothers, David Black and Daniel “Danny” Black a baby sister, Madelene Black and his precious grandson, Emerson Robert Black at six weeks.īob was very involved in community activities. In addition to his wife of 48 years, Bob is survived by two sons, Jason (Becky) Black of Manchester and Andrew Black of Andover two brothers-in-law, Robert Frost of Dundee and James (Tammy) Criss of Arkport a sister-in-law, Linda (Thomas) Harding of Webster three grandchildren, Olivia Black, Sydney Black and Landon Black his dear friend and co-worker at Dresser for many years, Bob Shelly and several nieces, nephews and cousins. They settled in Andover shortly thereafter, much to Bob’s surprise since Scio and Andover were such rivals in sports.īob worked as an inspector at Dresser-Rand Corp. After his army tour, he started working at Big N in Hornell where he met Joanne M. He was a 1966 graduate of Scio Central School and later served in the United States Army from 1967-1970 with a tour in Germany. 14, 2020) after battling cancer for five weeks. “Bob” Black, 73, died at home on Monday (Dec. as “Poppy” to his beloved grandchildren, some things must remain a secret.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |