Herbert Joseph Black
Born: July 18th, 1942
66, Sydney River Herb is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie (Melnick) Black, and their children, Michael, Halifax, Krystyna, at home. He is also survived by his son, Paul, Sydney, Wayne (Mary T.), Halifax, Jean (Darryl) Magura, Toronto, and his granddaughter, Ella Magura. Herbie passed away suddenly at home Monday, Jan. 5, 2008, in his sleep. He was born in Sydney, July 18, 1942. Predeceased by parents, Alberta (Gillis) and Herbert Black. Herbie was employed with Independent Auto Appraisal Ltd. Previously employed with Breton Auto Appraisal. Previous co-owner of BlackWorth Auto service manager for Cape Breton Chrysler for many years. Herbie, being an automotive mechanic, was also a jack of all trades, as he will be remembered being very willing to lend anyone a hand at anytime. He enjoyed his daily walks with his dog Sassy. He was under the false impression that he was a good tarabish player on his regular Thursday night game. Herbie is survived by 13 siblings, Carol (Ken) Williston, Halifax, Janet (Buddy) Demers, Belmont, Mass., Tony (Carol), Westmount, Mary (Steve) Barrett, Enfield, Alberta (Ralph) Mozvik, Sydney River, Alan (Linda), Sydney, Terrance (Linda), Sydney, Joe (Kathy), Sydney River, Brian (Janice), Sydney, Cathy (Peter) Miller, Enfield, Robert (Jean), Sydney, Anne Marie (Dave) Livingstone, Halifax, John (Darlene), Halifax. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and his special aunts, Sara Black and Helen MacNeil. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Mary's Polish Church, Whitney Pier. Visitation will take place Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the S.W. Chant Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 8 at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Fr. Will MacPherson officiating. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
