Leslie Black

Leslie Black obituary, Cedar Grove, NJ

Leslie Black

Leslie Black Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 6, 2025.

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Leslie Black, 79 of Cedar Grove, N.J. passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Born in Paterson, N.J. he was a lifelong resident of Cedar Grove. An active member of his community, he was a member of Chapel on the Hill Church in Cedar Grove, where he assisted in many church functions and loved to sing church hymns. Leslie will be remembered for his giving nature and was often seen around town marching in parades. Memories and condolences may kindly be shared at shookscedargrove.com
Prior to retiring, he was employed with Caputo Brothers Tree Service in Cedar Grove for many years.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a service to follow at Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home, 486 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, N.J. 07009. Interment will follow at Hanover Cemetery, East Hanover, N.J.
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