Gerald F. Black

Gerald F. Black, 56, of Coatesville, died at his home on Friday, February 27, 2009. Gerry was the son of the late Ellis and Harriett Lawrence Black and was born in Coatesville.

He graduated from the Coatesville High School in 1970, and then served with the U.S. Army in Germany from 1972 through 1976. He then went to work for the Postal Service, working in Parkesburg until 2007, when he retired on disability. He was Catholic by faith and was an avid Philly Sports fan. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW #4480 both of Parkesburg and the West End Fire Company of Coatesville.

He is survived by two brothers, George Black of Wilmington, DE and Charles Black of Water Fall, Pa and a sister Judy Zoccolo of Honey Brook and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amanda Jane Black and a brother Donald Black.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing on Tuesday evening March 3, 2009 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home 434 Main St. Parkersburg. The interment will be at the convenience of the family at the St. Cecilia's Cemetery in Coatesville.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com