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Jay Black Obituary

Black, Jay C. Age 70, of Homer Glen, lost his courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma on Saturday, May 21, 2011. He retired from UPS in 2000 after 37 years of service. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Carol, his loving children Steve (Lori), Sharon (Wally) Shields and Brian, a special grandpa/papa to Ryan and Alyson Black and Tommy and Jaime Shields, a brother Eugene (Carol), sisters Marie (Charles) Marbutt, Faye (Leon) Patterson and Joan (Jerry) Pinta. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Per Jay's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 8:00 pm in the O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1105 E. 9TH ST., LOCKPORT with Deacon Rob Wiereman officiating. Visitation Wednesday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Interment will be private at a later date. O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME AND HERITAGE CREMATORY 1105 E. 9TH ST., LOCKPORT 815-838-5010 Sign guest book and for directions www.oneilfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 24, 2011.

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