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Martin Banicki Obituary
Vincent Banicki
Nov. 3, 1949 - Feb. 27, 2017
SOUTH BEND - Martin “Marty” Vincent Banicki, 67, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 6:26 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2017, following a lengthy illness.
Marty was born on November 3, 1949, to the late Bernard E. and Christine S. (Kwiecinski) Banicki in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong resident. Along with his parents, one sister, Karen Banicki-Patton, also preceded him in death.
Marty graduated in 1967 with the first graduating class of LaSalle High School before joining the U.S. Marine Corps where he served his country from 1967-1973.
He was retired from the Indiana Toll Road, where he worked as a Supervisor for many years.
Marty is survived by his son, Vincent Martin (Maegan Schmidt) Banicki of Elkhart, IN; and three sisters, Maryalice (Kenneth) Miller of South Bend, IN, Therese (Skip) Ray of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, and Roberta Banicki of South Bend, IN.
Marty was a member of Christ the King Parish, M.R. Falcons Nest #4, St. Joseph Young Men's Society, The Army & Navy Union, U.S.A., Inc., American Legion Post #284, and the Clay Democratic Club, where he served as a Past President. He was an avid Notre Dame, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago Blackhawks fan. Marty also enjoyed fishing, playing darts, singing, playing guitar, and listening to the Beatles.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, at Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend, IN. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, where Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #284.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Diabetes Association, Chicago, IL, Office, 55 East Monroe Street, Suite 3420, Chicago, IL 60603; or American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-3914.
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Natalie R
March 4, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss. I helped clean for Marty and I sure enjoyed his company. He was such a sincere person and will be missed!
Carolyn Spitz
March 3, 2017
My heart goes out to the family of Marty Banicki in your time of grieving and loss.
Laura R.
March 3, 2017
Marty you will be missed you was a good person & friend when i worked at the Clay Democratic Club you would help me out & you where always there when anyone needed a friend to talk to , RIP my friend you are missed already . You had your own seat at the club when i walk in the door i could always see you there and i always will , your hugs & advice will always be missed , & will always stay with me . Ty so much my friend , I will talk to you in my prayers .
IRVIN NOWICKI
March 2, 2017
TOO A LONG AGO FRIEND WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU LAST WEEK TO TRY AND FIND YOU IT TURNS OUT YOU BELONG TO THE LEGION POST I BELONG TO RIP BUDDY SEMPER FI
Julie Wille
March 1, 2017
Sending my love, prayers and condolences to the family. Marty was definitely one of a kind - making people laugh and having fun. He will be missed by all. ❤
Bruce Burkart
March 1, 2017
Marty will be sorely missed. While I have not seen him in many years, I was so looking forward to seeing my friend at our LaSalle HS 50th reunion this summer.
Marty was one of the founders of a male group named SWOOP at LaSalle. Wearing our sweatshirts to school got some of us suspended for a day. All good memories.
Marty and I used to hit Tower Hill often with several fine ladies our junior-senior year in High School. Oh, what fun we had.
My utmost sympathy to all family members.
Sincerely, Bruce Burkart
Dave Kwiecinski
March 1, 2017
Your in my prayers Marty, Vince, and the whole family. Glad you got to see the Cubs win! Love and Eternal Peace.
sharon (LaVelle) Wonnacott
March 1, 2017
I also know Marty from the school years. We all ran around together . Marty was one of the nicest people I ever met. May he rest in peace. And enjoy rest of his time pain free.
Billy Lee
March 1, 2017
Marty and I played baseball together at LaSalle. I was Class of 1968. Marty graduated with my sister Linda. She passed in 2004.
I haven't seen Marty in years but we were friends on Facebook. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
My condolences to his family.
Jeff & Tom
Thomas Augustine
March 1, 2017
i Know Marty loved Spam!
When Studebaker's closed my family was on Govt assistance[free food] we had an over abundance of canned ham[Spam] in 28 oz or larger cans. My brother Jeffry and i would race to the lunch room to trade our inch thick Spam sandwich for Marty's thinner sandwich but was Eckrich store bought deli meat. Jeff & i Loved your Moms sandwiches !!!!
it has been fifty years since i last saw You, but i never forgot our friendship.
Lovee You ....Augie
Thomas Augustine
March 1, 2017
we were Buddies at LaSalle and i looked forward to seeing Marty at the 50th reunion, i had made contacted recently on "Classmates.com".
Semper Fi !!!
'Augie'
Alyce Robertson
February 28, 2017
My condolences to the Banicki family. Marty was a great guy. I will miss him on my visits to South Bend.
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