Obituary of Bruce A. Black

Bruce Allen Black was raised in Cleveland Ohio, only son of the late Lavern Black and Andrew Black. He attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Brown University where he majored in computer sciences. He moved to New Jersey in 1976 where he used his knowledge of computers for such companies as BASF. He was Senior Systems Analyst for Innovation Data Processing for the last 20 years. Bruce was a long time Boy Scout and carried the lessons he learned with him through life. He has devoted much of his time and efforts for the Boy Scouts of America through volunteer efforts with the Patriot Path Council and has served as VP of Endowment, on the board of trusties, and trainer for Wood badge, he has received the Silver Beaver award and a Lifetime award. He was recognized as a "Distinguished Citizen of New Jersey by the Senate and General Assembly of NJ. He was on the board advisory committee for the Fox Hill's Condo Association and served on the board of directors for the Eagle Village Timeshare Association. He is survived by his loving wife, Madeleine C Black; three sons, Jonathan A Black and his wife Kari L Black, Michael I Black and his wife Mary Black, Nicholas A Black; three grandsons, Christopher, Peter and Tyler; three granddaughters, Sara, Crystal and Caitlin. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Patriots Path Boy Scout Council - Memorial Tribute Fund; 222 Columbia Tpk, Florham Park NJ 07932. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Norman Dean Home for Services; 16 Righter Avenue, Denville, NJ 07834, on Thursday November 8th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. In memory of Bruce please light a candle at web site www.normandean.com.