Joseph E. Black MD's Obituary
Joseph E. Black M.D., age 85 of Milford, DE, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Country Rest Home, in Greenwood, DE. He was born on May 22, 1934 in Paterson, NJ, son of the late Joseph H. and Marian Y. Black .
Dr. Black graduated from Fordham University and Seton Hall School of Medicine. He was a proud US Navy Veteran and completed his medical internship while serving. Dr. Black had a private practice in Paterson, NJ for 26 years. He also practiced sports medicine at the College of William and Mary and at University of Delaware. Dr. Black was an emergency room and occupational health physician at Beebe Medical Center, as well as a Perdue Wellness Center physician. He was a voracioius reader and enjoyed travel, visiting as many destinations as he could. Above all, he was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and friend who was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Dr. Black was preceded in death by his brother, John Black. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Catherine Black; and his children: Sean Black, Eric Black, Patrick Black, Donna Pinkes, Jennifer Black, and Kristy Black.
All services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Dr. Black's memory to the Tunnell Cancer Center, c/o Beebe Medical Foundation, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
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