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Russell Banigan Obituary
Russell, who grew up in Rockville Centre, graduated from St. John's University in 1978 and Pace University in 1987. He worked as a CPA, including nearly 30 years with Deloitte. He became well known professionally for writing the BNA Tax Management Portfolio "New York State and City Corporation Income Taxes." His diligence, industriousness, and persistence in his career reflected his dedication to his family and values he instilled in his children.
Russell is survived by his wife, Christine (Marmora); his sons and their partners, Edward and Kimberly (Reardon), James and Chloe Morgan, and Martin; his grandsons, Owen and Elliot; his sisters and brother-in-law, Ellen and Bill Fornaro and Beth; and his niece, Eileen Fornaro. He is predeceased by his brother Larry and sister-in-law Kay Clarke.
Private services will be held by the family this week in Braintree. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Russell's memory may be made to the ALS Association (als.org). For information or to leave condolences please visit www.mcmasterfh.com
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Calvin Palmer
February 24, 2023
Sending my condolences to the Banigan Family. I have very fond memories of working with Russ during our days with Deloitte at the World Trade Center. I remember his great sense of humor.
Neal Yaros
February 24, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Russ, the ultimate professional. Russ was a leader in state and local taxation, particularly for financial service companies. He was always ready and able to help when asked, even after he became ill (we called him at home). Most of all, Russ was very well liked by his colleagues, clients and competitors.
Melissa Lohr
January 15, 2023
My husband and I are very grateful for our friendship with Russ's son Ed and we were blessed to meet and enjoy our time with his father and family at Ed and Kim's wedding. Love and condolences to the family at this difficult time.
William Ault
January 12, 2023
It is difficult to overstate the contribution Russ made to the tax profession in New York. He welcomed all requests for help and never failed to give you a technical answer with authority, or a better alternative approach, sound business advice, or to otherwise send you in the right direction. He was our go-to guy when the going got tough. This brilliant tax professional was always making us laugh at the delightful paradoxes only he could identify. He was also a personal friend to so many of his professional colleagues.
Kenneth Jewell
January 12, 2023
It was my distinct pleasure to work for Russ during my early and formative years in the profession. He was the best mentor anyone could ever hope to have both professionally and personally. His intellect was only matched by his integrity, and his standards live on in the firm to this day. Farwell old friend.
Barb Dickerson
January 11, 2023
Russ was a great friend, with a brilliant mind and fantastic wit.
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