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Palmer, MA - John B Banack passed away Friday, August 8 surrounded by his family at the Fisher Home for Hospice. Born Nov. 15, 1943 he was raised on the family farm in Hadley. John attended the Hadley schools, graduating from Hopkins Academy in 1961.
He is a Navy Viet Nam Veteran serving on the USS Bradley.
A graduate of North Adams State Teachers College, John was an elementary school teacher retiring from Quaboag Regional Schools.
A man of many interests, he was a published author of several novels. He also enjoyed sharing his lifelong musical talent of playing the guitar for many Sr Centers at the Holiday season.
He took great pride in displaying annually at Barnes and Noble, pictures and facts about the Titanic Disaster.
John is survived by his brother Bill and sister-in-law Peg of Hadley, niece Michelle Banack of Douglas, nephew William Banack and wife Eileen, sons Liam and Max Skribiski-Banack of So. Deerfield along with many cousins and friends.
Calling Hours will be held on Thursday August 14th, 2025 from 4-6pm at the CZELUSNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 173 North Street Northampton MA. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday August 15th, 2025 at 10am at the Most Holy Redeemer Church in Hadley with burial to follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Huntington Road Hadley.
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Tammy Bourgoyne-Cieslak
August 14, 2025
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I worked with John
(Mr. B) at WCES. I was a newbie and he a veteran teacher. He turned his class over to me as soon as I entered the room and my career began under his guidance. I am forever thankful for his confidence in my abilities, and our history talks.
Kim Sohlman
August 11, 2025
He was such a great guy & teacher. So many wonderful & happy memories. Some of my best school memories were our sixth grade class at St. Thomas, & he was a big part of that. Thanks for the memories Mr. Banack. May you rest in peace. Keeping you & your family in my prayers.
J Curtis
August 11, 2025
As a Navy Vet,thank you for your service to our country
Patty Gancorz
August 11, 2025
RIP Mr. Banack. You were one of the best 6th grade teachers. We always had fun with you. May you forever rest in peace.
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