Gerard M Banmiller
1947 - 2022
Gerard M Banmiller
1947 - 2022
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An honor graduate of Bishop Kendrick High School and Suma Cum Laude at Villanova University in 1969, he was born on July 28, 1947 to William J. and Mary Virginia Banmiller in Norristown, Pennsylvania. His father had been a prison warden and served as warden of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia from 1956 until 1961.
Known to his many friends as Gerry, he was a widely-known and well-respected banker in South Jersey for more than 50 years. His banking career began in 1972 with Girard Bank in center city Philadelphia. In 1987, he opened and served as President of Community National Bank in Haddon Township, until it was acquired by Hudson United Bank in 1999.
In 2000, Gerry started 1st Colonial National Bank in Collingswood and served as its President until his retirement in 2020. The bank's opening campaign, called "Gerry's Back", featured images of Gerry facing away from the camera, but reminded potential customers that he had returned to banking in the area. The opening brought old friends and customers flocking back, resulting in unprecedented success and growth for the bank.
Following his retirement in January of 2020, he was sorely missed by his customers and employees, who never failed to call and remind him that the bank was no longer the same without him.
After his retirement, Gerry lived with his loving wife Fran Verna in Mount Laurel, until their recent move to Summerville, South Carolina. In addition to Fran, Gerry is survived by three daughters Elizabeth (Matthew) Procida, Sarah (Brian) Nieczpiel, and Rachel Boberg, and his adopted-daughter from a previous marriage Haviland M (John) Bosco. He was the proud grandfather of Samantha, Matthew and Luke Procida, and Jake and Brett Boberg. He was predeceased by his Brother William Banmiller (Mary) in March of 2020.
Memorial Service to be held Friday September 9th 2022 at Blake Doyle Funeral Home 226 W Collings Ave Collingswood, New Jeresy 08108 4pm to 8pm
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Eastern State Penitentiary by visiting www.EasternState.org/support/donate or by calling 215-236-5111 ext 224.
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Florence Schmidt
August 12, 2025
Always enjoyed his special sense of humor and his many kindnesses to so many. Always missed
Bob Ingle
January 28, 2023
Remembering all the times Gerry and I met over a meal to solve the world´s problems. He was an original.
Michael Dibartolo
September 7, 2022
Gerry Band Miller was a very powerful and strong man he shot straight from the hip he pulls no punches and tells you just like it is but when he was with a group of guys from Collingswood he was one of the guys and will always cherish and remember all the good and the things he´s done for all of us and how he made Collingswood great and touched each of our lives with his special way
DT
September 3, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.
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Barbara Peto-Petrillo & Steven Petrillo
August 26, 2022
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers for peace and strength. God Bless you.
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Kathie (Caprice)Cornell
August 25, 2022
Fran and family... I was so saddened to hear of Gerry´s passing. I´ll always hold such fond memories of him close to my heart. My deepest sympathies to you and your daughters. God Bless.
Kathleen Baxter
August 25, 2022
Gerry was an integral part of the success of several businesses which my late husband Steve and I owned. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Lydia Cipriani & Mark Smith
August 23, 2022
Gerry -his bank and his team - made so many dreams possible for South Jersey's business community. We've built lives based on his generous commitment to the small business community. A gruff man with a very soft side...and an open hand...you will be greatly missed Gerry.
john sandone
August 23, 2022
A man of reputation and character , always true to his word and completely honest and sincere -----to friend and foe alike...........and fair. Missed in communities he served !
Standring Mark K
August 23, 2022
I banked with all the banks Gerry ran starting with Community National Bank. Gerry was the straitest of straight shooters. You knew where you stood with him. I admired him and was lucky to sit with him personally a number of times. I always left his presence feeling good and imparted with a little knowledge I did not have prior. He was the peoples´ banker! Gone too early, he will be missed, but his mark lives on. RIP
Joe Franchetti
August 22, 2022
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Gerry O, Lord.....
RIP V- Wildcat !
MICHAEL QUICK
August 22, 2022
Gerry was a good friend through our years of banking and retirement. We went through the ups and downs of our careers with the knowledge that we would always find the right answer for our customers and our banks. He was a great friend and I will miss his humor and friendship.
rob goulburn
August 21, 2022
Nothing but good experiences with Mr. Bandmiller over the years.
MICHAEL QUICK
August 21, 2022
Gerry was a long time friend and associate in our mutual Banking careers. We were successful in our careers and made our world a better place by helping our friends and customers to achieve their dreams and in turn make their employees and families achieve their dreams. He was interesting and always brought a smile to my face.
Florence Roseboro
August 19, 2022
So sorry to hear, prayers and condolences from all of us to all of you and the family
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