Marie Virginia Black

Mrs. Black, 86, of Middletown, died Jan. 4, 2010, at home. She was a former professional roller skater. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, James T. Black Sr.; five children, James T. Jr. of Atlantic Highlands, Bonnie G. Thompson of Middletown, Cheryl and Dennis Keefe of the Lincroft section of Middletown, Debra and Gary Riker Sr. of Morganville, and Thomas J. and Maryanne of Canton, Ga.; a sister-in-law, Josephine Gilligan of Little Ferry; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Keyport. Interment followed at the church’s cemetery. Arrangements were by Shore Point Funeral Home, Hazlet.