Blackie to me was a true and loyal friend. I think of him on an ongoing basis because he was so unforgettable. I miss him a lot. He cannot be replaced. Love you Blackie, Marc

WE STILL HEAR YOUR VOICE WE STILL STILL CAN LAUGH AT YOUR WORDS BUT WE ALSO MISS YOU VERY MUCH. BUT AS YOU KNOW YOUR ARE IN A BETTER PLACE THEN US. GOD IS NOW TAKING CARE YOU AND THAT IS YOUR WONDERFUL HOME NOW. GOD DECIDES WHERE WE LIVE AND IT WAS TO SOON BUT IT IS GODS CHOICE NOT OURS .YOU HAVE TOUCHED SO MANY PEOPLE AND WE ARE STILL MISSING YOU YOU WERE A WONDERFUL FRIEND TO ALL AND IT IS A LOSS THAT WE WILL ALL REMEMBER YOU ARE NOW WITH US ALWAYS IN  IN YOUR OWN WAY . WE STILL PRAY FOR YOU A LAUGH OR TWO OF WHAT YOU WOULD SAY BACK TO USK TO US.,  R,I,P, MY WONDERFUL FRIEND   UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.   ROSE ORTT

I am reminded of stories of him Laarry Bowie, Mr Bud and Ted every so often miss them

We miss you so much.
Cribbage is not the same without you @ our table.

Love, RaeJean

On November 29,2015, Rochelle, Linda, Cindy , Keith & I went to mass that was said for you. We then went to our favorite breakfast place the Capital Grill. Glen, the owner came to our table as he always did and told me he found out from Boyle you were gone. That's why he didn't make it to your service. I will forever miss and love you always. Joyce & Carlee

All of the times with him and Bowie and big Ted, you can't begin to recall the stories. He was a great guy who treated everyone with respect and was interested in every conversation . Try to keep up with Blackie Larry and Ted with Tommy behind the bar.

Blackie was one of a kind. Very proud to have know him. May he Rest in Peace.

He was one of a kind, we all loved to be around him, he made us all laugh and cry some times. He was our fun cousin now we will cry as we say good buy to his memories and stories.
Bob Paquin is coming to go to his memorial service, he is my brother from Nev.

I will never know another person like Blackie. He was a true original. I have so many memories of him I wouldn't know where to start I will just say, I miss him so much. No one can take his place here on earth.  Rest in Peace Blackie.  You are loved by me and so many others. Marc

I've always thought of the times I had with Blackie good ones, from being a little boy to my early 30's, my dad Warren (Bill) Schreiber was his good friend and bartender for many years at the show boat and chain link, I bussed tables for Jerry at Ol mexico and made special visits to Blackies on tanners, and champs too, he always made time for me when i would come in to chat, RIP Blackie you will always be remembered in the Schreiber family

Being Joyce's New Orleans cousin I didn't really know Blackie that well just because the miles separated us. But that changed after Katrina. Blackie and Joyce took my father and I in and treated us like royalty. He did more to help us during that difficult time than anyone else. I am forever grateful for the year I spent on Hwy 13 getting to know him and will cherish all the fantastic memories. He was definitely one of a kind.
Nancy Long

Blackie always made us feel real important. He was very entertaining and insightful.
We shall miss him!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Joyce, and his family.
Tom and Kathy Diffley

I first met Al at the Dutch Bar, 1966, he was the bartender, lot's of fun. Then when I worked at the "Take Five" he came in a lot. And of course I saw him at the "Showboat". The world lost a Great Story Teller, RIP Al.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you Joyce and the family.

I worked at Blackies on Tanners Lake 1985-1990. There are so many great memories from this time and I still laugh out loud when I remember them! Blackie was an amazing person, larger than life, I feel very fortunate to have known Blackie, he was one in a million.

Please note this tribute was written by Rose Ortt. She also wrote a beautiful story which has been posted under stories.

"I know he is watching us all look at his life. He was so liked and loved by so many this helps us feel he is still here, WHICH I happen to believe he is! He is unseen, unheard which was never the case with OUR sweet Blackie but I do believe. I hope some one in family will put on pictures of when he was a baby and they would call him "chip-monk" because of his little fat cheeks, a great family video. Just want to thank you so much for putting on all the great pictures and to say this is a wonderful site FOREVERMISSED. I know it is helping many of us work thru this. I have passed it on to many. THANK YOU"

Rose Ortt

Blackie took a chance on a waitress and made me into a manager i learned so many things from him and Spanky. His humor and dealing with the public. He had a heart of gold. I will miss him.

I am honored to call Blackie my cousin. After re-connecting with him in later life, he welcomed us with open arms when we came to visit. He made us laugh with his many jokes and kept us entertained with his interesting stories. He will never be forgotten.
Diane Spacek

We will always remember Blackie and feel very fortunate to have known him. He was one of those truly generous individuals who gave so much to so many people.
Blackie will always remain very much alive in the memories of all who loved, respected and treasured him.
May he rest in peace.

Joel and Judy Montpetit"

The loss of Blackie is unbearable, but the memories of him are sweet. I share your pain and sorrow and will always be there for you. Our prayers and thought are there to help you through the days ahead.
Moon and Patty Mullan

I played piano with Deepwater at the the Showboat in St. Paul from 1972-1974. Blackie was a Great guy - and he Got the music. Those were some sunlit days - all the streets in Mpls still had their Elm Trees. Walks down by the Lake St. Bridge in the fall and spring. I am truly thankful for the Landrevilles contribution to my life. RIP Blackie. (Say hi to Brent for me)