Wayne A. Black

Wayne A. Black was born on May 28, 1946.
Wayne was a long-time member of the South End Rowing Club in San Francisco. He was an avid handball player and played across the U.S., Ireland and Canada, where he was a two-time Canadian champion in doubles. He also organized some of the best tournaments at the club. As a swimmer, he helped organize the famed Alcatraz Invitational swims and would pilot as well. He organized both the St. Patrick's Day events with Irish dancers and singers, and the very festive Christmas galas.

Wayne peacefully passed away with his family surrounding him Sunday evening October 25, 2020. His wife Virginia, stepson Mike, his cherished daughter Trinette, son-in-law Steve, grandsons Bryan and Bradley Neuerburg survive him.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Black

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20 Entries

Jim and Pat Keeney

October 22, 2024

Gone, but certainly not forgotten. Wayne, hope you are spreading fun and joy wherever you are.
Jim and Pat Keeney

Jim and Pat Keeney

October 22, 2023

Miss you Wayne, the ambassador and essence of all the St. Paddy's Day South End parties. Wherever you are, we are sure you are still celebrating.
Jim and Pat Keeney

A Tico

October 1, 2022

I was down at the South End tonight playing handball with a few of the guys. Good time like always but every time I step in that building I can´t help but think of my good buddy Wayne. To me Wayne was the South End. I would tell him that all the time. I´m sure many others felt the same. All those great Tournaments. All those fun times. Great memories! Wayne was a giver with a huge heart! My wife loved Wayne and my kids loved Wayne too. I sure I´m speaking for many. God I loved that guy! AT

Kate Doyle Brown

December 9, 2020

Wayne was a wonderful, wild man. Funny, do anything for you and a great South Ender. He was even more generous than I knew. You are missed!

Dennis Santiago

November 5, 2020

My great great friend and coworker from Golden gate Transit since 71 I miss seeing you at the swim club when I would drop you off your orders for some sauce may you be blessed and resting in peace my brother....

Greg Clark

November 4, 2020

I mostly enjoyed Wayne's company for 45+ years, GGP, SERC, and especially grateful for all his generosity behind the scenes which benefitted me and thousands of friends, family and colleagues. I can't remember a day that Wayne didn't make me smile with less tangible twists concerning my well planned schemes which failed so completely; shoes, gloves, balls, 'ner played handball to distraction. Wayne's and my S.E.R.C. (from "Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, "Water, water, everywhere, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.") Wayne, R.I.P., my family and I loved you beyond bearing with the sure knowledge that you loved us; Virginia there are no words to express our heartfelt loss of passing of your husband Wayne A. Black, Pax vobiscum.

Denise Lillian

November 2, 2020

Wayne will be greatly missed at the South End Rowing Club. He was always so helpful to me, and he gave so much of himself to the club. Rest in Peace. Love, Denise Lillian

Jim and Pat Keeney

November 2, 2020

Wayne Black was a great guy and so fun. He was in his best element at the SERC St. Paddy's Day luncheons. He was an outstanding athlete and handball player. Wayne will be missed!

Todd Temple

November 2, 2020

Wayne's generosity, thoughtfulness and love for everyone in the handball community is an everlasting inspiration that I will carry with me forever.

Robin Davis

November 2, 2020

Crazy Wayne. He was a good guy. Going way back to the Greyhound days we had some great times. RIP my friend.

Michael Garsva

November 1, 2020

Great bike trip with him and his friends up the lost coast years ago. Killer handball player. Sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family.

Jacinto Sandoval

October 31, 2020

Sad to hear about Wayne’s passing. My condolences to Virginia and all his family.

Frank Capurro

October 31, 2020

What a character, and great guy! We had lots of laughs at Capurro’s, and when I was a pilot at the SERC swims, he always was there for support. Thanks Wayne, you will be missed! RIP my friend..
Frank Capurro

Tim Reid

October 30, 2020

Below the tough guy exterior Wayne was a very caring and generous South Ender. He was always there to help out and always wanted to know what else he could do. Wayne first started at the SERC when he worked a spilt shift at Golden Gate transit driving commuter buses from Sonoma Marin to SF. He would come to the SERC during his 4 hour break.

david cousino

October 29, 2020

i was lucky enough to know wayne as a friend and fellow handball player. i was also lucky enough to be the recipient of his marvelous bbq work at handball tournaments, just one of his many giving talents. rest well my friend.

Mike & Nancy

October 29, 2020

We always looked forward to his vists to Kauai. He brought lots of good energy & laughs.
Those memories are how we will remember our good friend

Zak

October 28, 2020

One of the most caring, sincere people I've ever met. His legacy in the Handball community will live forever. RIP my friend.

Peter Lambertson

October 28, 2020

Wayne was a great friend he will truly be missed, love you Wayne

Adobe Creek Funeral Home

October 27, 2020

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.