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Obituary for Franklin "Tom" Black
Franklin Thomas Black, long time resident of Scotchtown, NY, passed away January 30, 2024, surrounded
by his loving family.
Tom was born April 12, 1941, to Frank and Mary Black in Brooklyn, NY.
He graduated James Madison High School in 1959. He went on to earn his B.S. from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in1964, and his Master’s from Fordham University in 1982. He served in the United States Navy from 1960-1964.
Petty Officer 3rd class. Tom Black was a member of the Submarine Force serving on the USS Piper SS 409
and USS Corsair SS 435.
Tom married the love of his life Eileen Marie Mann on October 2, 1965.
He was a member of the New York City Fire Department and served in Engine 323, Engine 290, Ladder
156 and Ladder 37. He was incredibly proud and treasured his years of serving as one of NYC’s bravest.
Tom went on to his second career as Dean of Students and Guidance Counselor at John S. Burke Catholic
High school in Goshen, NY. He took personal satisfaction knowing that he played a part in shaping the
futures of those under his care.
He was a beloved son and brother, adored husband, loving father, cherished Pop-Pop, treasured uncle
and all around great human being!
He was pre-deceased by his wife of almost 50 years, Eileen Black and his sisters Elizabeth Breslin, and
Eileen Peat.
He is survived by his daughters Debbie Black of Scotchtown, NY, Christine Black Costello and
husband Tom Costello of Wilton, CT, Jennifer Black Muller and husband Brian Muller of Garrison, NY and
his eight grandchildren: Thomas, Cassidy, Halley and Jack Costello and Colin, Brigid, Molly and Liam
Muller as well as his two sisters Joan Riccardi and Lora Flanagan. He will also be deeply missed by a large
family of nieces, nephews, and close friends.
A wake will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, February 1st at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral
Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Holy Cross R.C. Church in So. Centerville. Burial to follow in Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Goshen, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to Tunnel to Towers (www.T2T.org to donate in memory of Tom Black).
Arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. www.applebee-
mcphillips.com
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Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
1
Feb
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Visitation
Thursday
1
Feb
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Service
Friday
2
Feb
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Holy Cross Church
626 County Road 22
Middletown , NY 10940
Service
Friday
2
Feb
1:45 PM
- 2:15 PM
Orange County Veterans cemetery
111 Craigville Road
Goshen, NY 10924
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