Photo courtesy of Sourek Manor Funeral Home - Cicero
Cicero, Illinois
Jun 18, 1951 – Feb 19, 2013
Lawrence S. Bania, Age 61. Former math teacher for 36 years at Maria High School. Devoted son of late Edmund "Ray" & late Anna nee Piwowar. Fond brother of late Wayne. Dear nephew of Stella Piwowar. Larry had many cousins & friends. Member of SS. Peter & Paul Baseball Club, original...
Read MoreRocktober! I wish I could teach the quadratic formula with as much gusto as you did for us... alll oooover two a! I still hear it. It is an hour to teach algebra after being taught by you for two years (Alg. 1 & 2). Thank you for sharing your joy of math with us. It was completely contagious. Rest in peace. May the math be endless!
Gloria Huezo (De La Mora)
November 12, 2023 | School
Ah, Mr. Bania, I can't believe it's been 9 years already. I talk to you in my heart often. A man's greatness is measured by the memories that remain. I tell stories about you often. About the teacher who believed in my smarts and wouldn't let me fail. Your memory remains. You are a truly great man. -RADster
RoseAnn Dollens Melcarek
February 15, 2022 | School
Hey my friend
thanks for all the fun - white sox games and concerts, and card playing . As well as your knowledge of math and rock and roll. remeber the Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin, ACDC and sooo much more And what was that equation you always mouthed off and had a shirt made. Just thanks for being my friend And lest I forget all of the Maria memories
Keith Segler
February 17, 2020 | Laguna Woods, CA | Friend
Hi Larry!! Going to see The Rolling Stones, in honor of you! ... long live the Stones! My favorite band because of you!
Sharon Gruber Pulham
February 16, 2020 | CA | Student
I still remember when Larry first walked into the Teacher's Lounge at Maria HS - I was always pleased to run into him on visits to the building - so sorry for your loss - he will now be discussing Math in Heaven with Sister Irene and Sister Pulcheria - Barb Berndl Peterson '67 - Social Science Teacher 1971-1976
March 17, 2013
Thanks for being one of my inspirations for becoming a math teacher. Every year when another school year ends for me I sing School's Out For Summer." I will always remember Alg II and working along side you for 9 years. Great memories.
Laura Swiatek
March 16, 2013 | Lockport
To those who make an impression,
touch the lives of others, thank you. Remembering Mr. Bania fondly ...
Rasa Miliauskas
March 05, 2013 | Chicago, IL
Mr. Bania,
Many fond memories of you and your class! Thank you for being an exceptional teacher. Rocktober and Def Leppard always went well together! I am certain there is a special place for teachers like you in heaven, you pushed us to excel and never let us do less than our best! God bless you!
Denise Wiza (nee Supinski)
February 27, 2013 | Arbor Vitae, WI
Mr. Bania- You were one of my favorite teachers in high school. I will always remember you and the quadratic formula. Thank you for inspiring in me a continued love of math.
May you rest in peace.
Samantha Cotter
February 27, 2013 | Gloucester, VA
