James Kenneth Black III of Warwick entered into rest on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. He was 50 years old.
The son of Sharon Myers Black and James Kenneth Black Jr., he was born on Nov. 2, 1970, in Greenwich, Conn.
Jimmy was an active member of the Pine Island Volunteer Fire Department, Pulaski Company, for 16 years. He was devoted to his duty and to his brothers in the company. His faithful service embodied his commitment to helping others in his community.
Jim worked for Ropeway in ski lift construction and maintenance.
Jim loved each of his children, working with his hands and the outdoors. He shared his love of nature with his kids — passing it on in small moments — while teaching them to fish, working on projects or playing with them outside listening to country music with some chicken on the grill.
He is survived by his daughter Josephine Grace Black; son James Kenneth Black IV; daughter Katherine Jayne Black; their mother Jennifer Martin; his mother Sharon Black; his brother Thomas M. Black and wife Melissa; along with several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father James Kenneth Black Jr.
Visitation was held Nov. 29 at the Pine Island Firehouse, 675 County Route 1, Pine Island.
A private cremation followed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Island Fire Department, PO Box 159, Pine Island, NY 10969.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home.
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