Gloria T. Banning

Gloria Banning Obituary

BANNING-Gloria T. (nee Tripi) Of Buffalo, NY September 28, 2007; wife of the late Derrick C. Banning, Esq.; mother of Derrick Carrington (Karen) Banning, Jr. and Joseph Christian Mason (Patricia) Banning; grandmother of Joseph Christian Mason Banning, Jr. and Devin Carrington Banning; sister of Barbara Tripi Manzella. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave., Thursday at 1 PM. If preferred, memorials may be sent to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 30 to Oct. 2, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Banning

9 Entries

andrew meurer

October 29, 2007

Chris and Cary
Your family has always been like an extended one for me. Gloria was a big part of that, she always welcomed me with open arms. She wwas charming, witty and yes a tad bit skeptical. I loved her dearly.

judy isley

October 5, 2007

To Chris, Carey and Barbara
I will always remember the wonderful times I have had through the years with my cousin and god mother, Gloria
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Remember the good times you have had over the years
Love Judy Isley

Lynn Ortiz

October 2, 2007

Dear Patty and family. You have my deepest sympathy on your loss. The angels in heaven have another member in their midst. Patty, you were a wonderful blessing to your mother-in-law. I share your tears. With Christ's love, Lynn Ortiz

Marjory Gorman Stoller

October 1, 2007

With all my sympathies. Ever since she was my drama teacher at the Buffalo Seminary, Gloria was definitely my role model. And then becoming friends when I worked all those summers at her Holloway Bay Playhouse, I loved spending evenings with Derrick and Gloria at their home! What happy memories of laughs we had together. Always a crowd of interesting, creative people. But time and distance intervened and probably for the last 30 years we shared information mostly through cards and notes. Gloria was a major influence on my life. I'm so sad.

Eric and Veronica Amundson

October 1, 2007

Dear Chris and Patty,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn. Gloria had such a larger than life energy and spirit about her. Patty, you definately share Gloria's gift of hospitality and her ability to throw a fabulous party.

We rejoice that her life and legacy will carry on through Chris Jrs life.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Christopher Winters

October 1, 2007

I always enjoyed visiting Gloria and seeing her horses. I have a picture she painted hanging in my home. I last saw her on my last trip to Buffalo and she gave me photos of her trip to Italy. She was a wonderful person. She will be missed

Julian Regan

September 30, 2007

Dear Chris and Cary:
Your Mom was and is the best. She was and is a loving inspiration to us all and the best God Mother anyone could ask for. Words cannot do her justice. If someone said your Mom was one of a kind they would be understating the case. I was just sharing some of the memories as with my kids as they were going to bed. I will remember the times we had with your Mom so fondly. She took such an interest in the kids even when her health situation was tough. Your Mom's pictures adorn our house, but her spirit, strength, soul and sense of humor will be with us forever.

Monica, Billy and Julian Regan

Dena Vasquez

September 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, we are sadden by your lost, With deepest sympathy.

April Dyett-norton

September 30, 2007

Dear Chris and Cary:
Although I don't know either of you, your Mother was a very dear friend of mine, and my mother's best friend, so I am so very sorry for your loss. Gloria was a treasure. She has been in my life since I was very young. I think she was the inspiration behind my getting involved with theater. ( a passion that I gave up in college)Every time, or at least every other time I come to Buffalo I would always call Glo. The last time I saw her was in June.I was amused that the table was still set for a dinner party she was going to have last winter. But she said it made her feel as if people were there or due to arrive any minute. She had such style. I will really, really miss her. I loved her. My mother loved her. She was such a special woman, with incredible vision, talent, and humor.She was courageous.My prayers are with you and the rest of your family. I sent her a card last week to say I'd see her in a few weeks..I may still come sit on her steps if you don't mind.

Lovingly,
April Dyett-norton

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