Ronald Blackwood

Biography Blackwood was born in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica, on January 19, 1926. He immigrated from Jamaica to the United States at the age of 28 and settled in the New York City suburb of Mount Vernon, New York. He received his bachelor's degree in management from Iona College.

Career Professionally, Blackwood worked for the Honeywell Corporation's medical electronics division in Pleasantville, New York, for more than 30 years.

Before becoming mayor, Blackwood served as a member of the Westchester County Board of Supervisors (now known as the Westchester County Board of Legislators) and the Mount Vernon city council for four terms.

Death Blackwood died from complications of Parkinson's disease at his home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, on February 22, 2017, at the age of 91. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Personal life Blackwood was married to his wife of 38 years, Ann Griffin Blackwood. The couple had a daughter, Helen Blackwood.