Jerome Black

1921 - 2022

Jerome (Jerry) Black was born on November 24, 1921 in New York City, and died on December 22, 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 101. After graduating from Central High in Bridgeport, CT, Jerry attended LSU. He graduated from the College of Commerce in 1943. While at LSU, he was involved in many student activities. He was a member of the LSU Corps of Cadets, Master of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity and a member of Pi Tau Pi Commerce Club. In 1943, Jerry entered the Army and spent the next three years at Allied Force Headquarters in Caserta, Italy. He returned home to Connecticut with the rank of Captain in 1946. Jerry worked in his father's dress factory before opening his own insurance agency. While in Bridgeport, he was active in the Park Avenue Temple and the Masons where he achieved the honorable 32nd Degree. In 1961, he moved to Phoenix, Az where he remained in the insurance business until his retirement in 1985. He was a Chartered Life Underwriter and a member of the Million Dollar Round Table. He was active in Temple Beth Israel and the El-Zaribah Shriners. After the death of his wife Lauli of 63 years, in 2008 he moved to Baton Rouge, La. to be closer to family. Throughout his lifetime, Jerry enjoyed many hobbies including traveling the world with the love of his life Lauli, golf, tennis and fishing. He never tired of watching LSU football, Phoenix Suns basketball or enjoying a good cigar with a single malt. In his most recent years, spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter became his greatest pleasure. He is preceded in death by his wife, Laulette Marcus, parents Hyman and Sarah Black and sister Pearl B. Karmasin. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Black Salzman (Harry), sons Douglas A. Black (Janet), Jon M. Black (Jerie), grandchildren Joshua (Bettina), Alex, Martin, Palmer and great-granddaughter, Alanis. The family would like to thank Hospice of Baton Rouge, especially Suzi Boudinot, her team and the entire staff of St. James Place. A private family burial will take place in Sun City, Arizona. Memorial donations may be made to United Jewish Congregation of Baton Rouge, ujcbr.org, 9111 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, La. 70809 or the National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, La. 70130.