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Dr. Matthew L. Black, a physician and resident of Naples, FL died Saturday January 24, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 53 years young. Matt was born in Hammond, IN. He graduated from Notre Dame University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He was on rocket design teams at Martin Marietta in Denver, CO and Teledyne Brown Engineering in Huntsville, AL. He returned to school to pursue a medical degree from The University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, AL followed by a residency in Anesthesiology and Fellowship in Pain Management at the University of Chicago. After finishing at the University, the family headed south to Naples, FL where he worked as an Anesthesiologist and Pain Management doctor until forming his solo practice, Waterside Medical. Matt leaves his loving wife Sue of 27 years, and will be sorely missed by daughters, Elizabeth, Grace, Emily and son, Matthew L. Black Jr. He will also be missed by his parents, Frank and Mary Ann and many other relatives, friends and patients. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 30, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Naples 3000 Orange Blossom Road. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations may be made to The Dr. Black Children's Education Fund at Chase Bank, 4700 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34109.Arrangements entrusted to Garfield Funeral Care. (239)596-5288 www.garfieldcares.com
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for Matthew Black
Mary Ann Rosenbach
January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025. Dear Dr. Black and Family: I think of all of you and honestly still miss you Dear Dr. Black. I did find another pain management Dr. in Naples, from the Korunda Group, I was under the care of Dr. Fuchs, from that group until 2 years ago, when I then moved to North Carolina, near my grandsons. I am presently under the care of the Duke Hospital Pain Management Clinic. I must say after leaving Naples, life has been quite difficult for Phil and I. I would sincerely wish I could have continued living in Naples, under the care of Dearest Dr. Black, which I´m very much aware that neither would have been possible. I think of Dr´s beautiful family and hope and pray that everyone is healthy, doing their best and living the past 10 years and future as Dr. Black, would be so proud.
Patty Johnston
March 13, 2023
Dr Black was willing to go out on a limb to relieve my pain with Calmare therapy (at that time an experimental therapy). I am very grateful for his compassionate heart.
MaryAnn Rosenbach
January 24, 2023
Dear Dr. Black: I still miss you. I have not found another Dr to replace you. My love to your beautiful family. May you continue to Rest In Peace dear Dr. Black.
Leah Smith
January 23, 2023
I am thinking of you today and all the years of friendship we had when I was your patient. I never felt like a patient. I felt like a friend. You are missed. I hope your family is doing well and Prosperous. You´re in our thoughts.
Marsha Thoemke
January 23, 2023
Dr Black was the most caring, compassionate physician. He is dearly missed.
Leah Smith
January 23, 2021
Remembering you today. I hope your family as well and prospering. You are a great friend and a great Dr. I miss you.
Leah Smith
January 23, 2020
I still think of you every day. You brought so much comfort to my life. My prayers are always with your family. I miss you and our political talks. God got an angel when I got you.
A Better Place (by M.G. Starke)
Mike Starke
February 19, 2015
ue and children, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I had moved from Marco to Tennessee and just learned of the sad news. Matt treated pain associated with my long-time battle with peripheral neuropathy for almost 8 years. Where others failed, Matt was immediately successful in relieving my pain with his keen intelligence and caring ways. No wonder I had a real rocket scientist for a doctor! He literally gave me my life back. We immediately became friends as we shared a common love for boating and the great outdoors. As he healed the pain of so many when he was alive, so will his memory heal the pain we now feel in his passing. God bless you Matthew. God speed my friend.
Capt. Mike Starke Tenn. (formally from Marco Island)
James Trembzcynski
February 18, 2015
I have just found out and I'm so sorry to hear this, I personally did not know him but knew his father Frank, good man. I send my condolences to the family, prayers & love James Trembczynski
mary reeder
February 18, 2015
Feb 18 2015 Just learned of Dr Blacks passing So sorry to hear the news. He was truly an amazing person as well as doctor I had been going to him for the past 3 years and he treated me like a member of the family I never felt rushed and he had all the time in the world for each patient. He will be truly missed
David Skonieczny
February 6, 2015
We JUST learned of Matthew's passing. We are devastated!
He was an outstanding physician AND person. Our prayers are for all his family during this period of bereavement. God Bless you Mathew. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dr Dave Skonieczny/Elizabeth Breakell. Naples
February 5, 2015
My love to your family, Dr. Black was the greatest, he returned my trust in the medical profession. He was not only an excellent doctor but also a great friend. Blessings, Patti Angliss
M Benfield
February 4, 2015
I'm going to miss you Dr.Matt , you've helped me for many years.
I was blessed to be a patient of yours. Things won't be the same.
John & Patty Sweeney
February 4, 2015
Dear Sue and Family - Sending love, prayers and strength across the miles. May God bless each of you and help you find peace. Our hearts are very heavy yet knowing Matt's brightening Heaven is comforting. Hope our paths cross - perhaps at ND.
Gary Banta
February 2, 2015
Dear Sue and family,
I was devastated to learn of your loss of your beloved husband and Father. I only met Matt once or twice but Jeff and Lucy adored him and spoke highly of Matt. Sue, You and I became friends during my visits to Jeff and Lucy's-you were always so much fun and so kind to me. Not sure you will recall me but I hope to be down soon and will visit. Please accept my most sincere condolences in this very difficult time. I know you are a strong person and will find a way to move on-just know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry life has to be such a painful mystery at times like these. Sincerely,
Gary J Banta
Marsha Thoemke
February 2, 2015
Sue and Family,
May your fond memories light up your life during this time of grieving the loss of your loved one.
Debi Rogers
February 1, 2015
Dear Sue and family, I am so saddened by your loss. Heartfelt sympathies are sent your way, and a special hug for you, Grace. I hope that your most wonderful family memories and the support of family and friends help you through these sad times. You all are such a special family, and I value the time I spent with all of you at Sea Gate.
Sharon Brier
January 31, 2015
Sue
A fond memory from Naples is the visit we girls took of your house and meeting Matt at that time. You were such a cute couple and complimented each other so well. We shared a quick New Years eve with you both. He was a treasure. xox Sharon (Vicky's friend)
Astrid Kapp
January 31, 2015
Sue and family, Please accept our sincere condolences. It was a pleasure to know Matt, to work with him, see you both at NHS football, and have the privilege of seeing you both more recently. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Astrid & Howard Kapp
January 30, 2015
As you greve know that I am remembering you and honoring the memory of Dr. Black. He was my Dr. For 15 years and I will miss him terribly. God bless all of you. Sharyn Rodger
Caryn Gallagher
January 30, 2015
Matthew I am grateful to have known you and to have seen your determination on the yoga mat which no doubt carried into your life beating the cancer and sustaining life longer than the odds. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Sue and children for the immense pain and dismay you are experiencing. May you find peace in knowing that Matthew is at last in peace and out of pain besides The Lord. He is now working overtime as your angel guiding you all. With love and memories, Caryn Gallagher and family
Nappy and Michele Fernandez
January 30, 2015
Sue, We were so saddened to hear of Matt's passing. Our thoughts are with you. Football games at NHS will never be the same
Kenneth Zelazny
January 30, 2015
Matthew is in my thoughts, my heart and my prayers. He was a lifetime friend and will always be remembered for the love of fishing we shared. Franklin, Mickey, Sue and children; my heart aches for you I am sorry for your loss. Ken Zelazny
Billie Jean Karterouliotis
January 30, 2015
Sue my heart goes out to you and your family, I am so sorry for your loss!
Jim Menelli
January 30, 2015
Dr Matthew Black was the kindest and the most caring person I have ever met. He was a loving husband, a great father and a close friend. Before his passing, I was given an oppurtunity to tell him "I Love You Matt" and he responded alike. I will carry that with me for the rest of my life. Rest in peace my friend. Heaven will be a better place with your arrival.
With Love,
Jim & Kathy Menelli
marko lytwakiwsky
January 30, 2015
Things Matt probably never spoke of,Salesian Prep where we a group of us about 15 were the tightest group of friends you would ever see, we did many many pranks together,Matt was a superior soccer player loved his dads 914 Porsche his brother had a silver one so many fond memories its a shame we all went in different directions and never kept in touch.Still I loved him like a brother.My deepest condolences to Mrs.Black and his kids, in my heart he will be greatly missed even though he is next to God now.May he rest in peace, God Speed Respectfully Marko Lytwakiwsky..............
Matthew Corio
January 30, 2015
Dr. Black you helped me with my cancer pain and now your pain has been healed. Great doctor who can never be replaced.
Amelia Rowen
January 30, 2015
Dear Black Family,
Matt had been my Dr. that I saw monthly for almost 10 years. He created a happy person from a broken wreak. He was a wonderful person whom I considered a friend and I am eternally grateful to him. My heart is broken by his passing.
Tom and Ann Cafazzo
January 30, 2015
Tom was Dr. Black's patient since 2003 and he was always there for him in need. Besides being his pain specialist, he was a dear friend. He will never be forgotten in our hearts. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. God Bless and help you at this difficult time.
Lillian King
January 29, 2015
I was one of Dr Blacks patients.I had suffered with sever pain for many years.many doctors had tried to find the reason for my pain but none could.when I moved here from Tn I went to Dr Black he not only found the reason,but also treated me until it was gone.He was a wonderful caring Dr. I will always be very grateful to him.He will be greatly missed.my prayers are with his family ,friends.and patients.
Sheila and Tom Hartnett
January 29, 2015
Dear Cousin Susan and Family,
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Monique Mielke
January 29, 2015
I had the pleasure of working with this wonderful Dr. he was so patient ,kind ,and always made everyone feel so comfortable.I express my sincere condolences to his family and know you are in my families prayers.
Paul Dorio
January 29, 2015
Matt significantly improved my life when I had recurrent discogenic pain down one leg. He had two of the best hands I've seen. He was an incredibly kind, generous and forthright man. He will be sorely missed. Our deepest condolences to his family and everyone who mourns his loss.
January 29, 2015
Matt, you were a great friend, great dad, and excellent physician.
The Akins family will miss you.
Michael Barile
January 29, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Sue and the kids. My heart goes out to all of you. I am truly honored and blessed to have worked with you as a partner and friend.
Adrienne
January 29, 2015
Dr. Black was an excelent Dr. He was very intelligent, You could ask him medical question about this outside of his field and he would know the answer immediately. I would go too other doctors in different specialties and they wouldn't know what to do. I'd go to Dr. Black and as soon as he saw me, he would know exactly what was wrong. I am giving my condolence to his family,friends, staff and patients.
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January 29, 2015
Having been a patient of Dr. Blacks for 14 years,I want the family to know how special he was to his patients. He listened, never rushed, and found answers when others did not. He will be greatly missed by many.
Sean and Jennifer Miranda
January 29, 2015
It's not goodbye, it's see you later. You will be sorely missed and although we don't know why God called you up too soon, he obviously needed you else where. It was a pleasure working with you. I was told " I learned from Dr. Black! Therefore I learned from the best"! That is so true. You were the best! You were always patient and kind to your staff. My condolences to Sue and those four beautiful children of yours you always gushed about. They continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheri Clausen
January 29, 2015
Will always remember that smile. My deepest sympathy to his family. R.I.P. Dr. Black.......
January 29, 2015
My heart aches for Sue and the children. God called Dr. Black home far to soon. He was my Doctor and my friend. Thank you for all you did to ease my pain. May God keep your family in the palm of his hand. Dick and I will miss you. Goodbye our dear friend. Leah and Dick
Heather Smith-Fernandez
January 28, 2015
Matt will be greatly missed, he effortlessly exemplified the art and science of medicine and yet the greater gift he gave was his sincerity and compassion. As a fellow pain management physician, I especially appreciate how dedicated Matt was to his patients. Sue, may God give you moments of peace in your grief and your family is in my prayers.
Mary Ann Rosenbach
January 28, 2015
Dear Sue and Family: Our sincerest sympathy to you, your children, Dr's Mom, Dad and entire family. Such a tremendous loss for everyone whose life he touched. He was a wonderful person, most caring doctor and will be missed so much. There are no words to express the sadness we feel. We are heartbroken. God Bless all of you through this difficult time. May the Lord keep you in the palm of His hand, and for His Angel to watch over all of you and keep you safe and strong. Love to all Sincerely, Phil and Mary Ann Rosenbach
January 28, 2015
Doctor Black was an angel on earth and now has earned his wings. He truly was a doctor who cared about his patients. His patience and understanding helped my husband when he had lost hope. I am forever grateful for helping for my husband. My prayers are with his family.
Mary Valcante
Vikki Healy
January 28, 2015
What a huge loss of a humble, humorous, and such a well accomplished Doctor. As a former patient, being stricken with aggressive Osteomylitis, 5 days after the birth of my daughter, Dr. Black had a quick keen eye to identify and assess my illness. I was in his care for well over a year, and during that time we became endeared to his kindness, smile, and incredibly funny sense of humor. Our Naples community has lost a fine man, and my family and I thank you greatly for your dedication, so that I may see my children grow up. Always our Hero and God Bless...
January 28, 2015
Dear Sue and Family.I want to extend to you all my deepest sympathies and condolences. Matt was like a son to me I loved him so much.he was alwaysthere for marie and I. You are in my daily prayers and masses. I know he is with my beloved Marie in Heaven.love tom pucci
Karen & Hallianne Hobson
January 28, 2015
We are so incredibly sorry to hear this news. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's love and guiding hand during this time.
January 28, 2015
We are so incredibly sorry to hear this news. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's love and guiding hand during this time.
Karen & Hallianne Hobson
Tonya Civette
January 28, 2015
I am so sorry for you loss. He was wonderful to work with, always made me smile.
Robert O'Connor
January 28, 2015
Dr. Black was one of a very few physicians that treated patients as people; understood, demonstrated and exemplfied the truest definition of compassion; and felt your pain as if it was his own. I am heartbroken that the medical profession has lost a one-in-a-million doctor, and a family has lost an angel of a man. My sincere condolences to his family and staff; Matt, Patsy is welcoming you to the Lord's Banquet --- rest well good and faithful healer.
Marsha & Kris Thoemke
January 28, 2015
God received an angel, we have lost a wonderful friend, physician, father and husband. Dr. Black's kindness and compassion for his patients will never be forgotten.
Ed Levy
January 28, 2015
Praying for all of you Sue. Please feel free to call on me if needed! Hopefully our meeting and sharing made a difference for you and Matt. I know it did for me! God Bless!
Sherrie LaFemina
January 28, 2015
Our deepest sympathy and prayers surround you! God Bless you through this difficult walk! Sherrie, Louis LaFemina & family!
Holly Baldwin
January 28, 2015
Emily, as well as your entire family,Caroline and I offer our prayers to your family on the recent loss of your father. May you find the peace of the lord through this difficult time.
Ginny & Lynn Johnson-Farrell
January 28, 2015
Our heartfelt deepest sympathy to the entire family. An amazing, fine man who will not be forgotten. His laughter, smile and wisdom helped so much. We're so very sorry for your loss.
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