Obituary of John "Jackie" Black

Passed away on January 29, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Wick) Fitzgerald Black; much loved father of Susan (Andrew) Heglin, Madonna (Greg) Filipowicz, Kathleen (Joco) Straiton, Tricia (Stan Poblocki) Black and stepfather of Lynn McGrath and Sean (Laurie) Fitzgerald; adoring papa of Ryan Filipowicz, Katie (Rob) Moore, Kelly Filipowicz, Alex (Jenna Desson) Straiton, Ashley (Tyler Robinson) Straiton, Michael McGrath, Paul Fitzgerald and Kristen and Mary Heglin. son of the late Alexander and Catharine (Sullivan) Black; brother of the late Alexander “Jim” (late Audrey) Black, Late Joseph (Ruth) Black, late Mary (Francis) Allman, and the late William (Irene) Black. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends and family may call Monday from 5:00- 8:00 pm at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9:30, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 115 O’Connell St, Buffalo (please assemble at the church). Jack was a lifelong Bills, Sabres and Yankees Fan and he loved nothing more than spending time with his cherished family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Buffalo and/or the O.L.P.H. Church Renovation Fund.