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.