David M. Banach

Lawrenceville, NJ - David Mark Banach, 50, of Lawrenceville NJ, formerly of Auburn, MA, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer, in University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, NJ, with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his mother Jane F. (Anisko) Banach; his brother Archbishop Michael W. Banach, Apostolic Nuncio (Vatican Ambassador) to Senegal, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania; as well as by an uncle and many cousins. He is predeceased by his father Wallace M. Banach.

Born in Worcester, MA, Mr. Banach graduated from Auburn High School, and from The College of the Holy Cross with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. After receiving a Master of Science in Mathematics and pursuing doctoral studies, respectively from the University of Chicago and at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, he was employed by Educational Testing Service in Princeton, NJ, where he was the Executive Director of College Board Programs. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Sigma Nu (National Jesuit Honor Society), Pi Mu Epsilon (National Honorary Mathematics Fraternity), and the American Mathematical Society. While at the University of Michigan, David was the recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award from the Department of Mathematics. He was a communicant at St. David the King Church in West Windsor, NJ and a parishioner at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in Worcester, MA. He was a faithful Red Sox and New England Patriots fan, as well as a classical music enthusiast. David's professionalism, compassion, generosity, faith and upbeat demeanor will be part of his legacy to family, colleagues and friends.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from HENRY-DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward St., Worcester, with a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial, with Archbishop Banach as principal celebrant, at 11:00 A.M., in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward Street, Worcester. His Excellency Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester, will preside. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home will be Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. www.worcesterfuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for David Banach

Sponsored by Alfred Roy & Sons - Henry Funeral Service (Henry-Dirsa FH).

17 Entries

Steve Frank

October 12, 2017

Dave, yyou will be missed by all who knew you. It was always a pleasure to talk to you and talk about the Red Sox. Rest in peace.

October 11, 2017

Dear Mrs. Banach and Michael,
Sr. Annamarie Kane just called me to tell me the very sad news of David's death. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have no words that can soften the pain. I do know that David and his father are with God. I will be praying for both of you in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
Mary Kate Birge, SSJm

October 11, 2017

I work in the Math Group at ETS. The first thing that comes to mind about David is that everyone loved him! He was kind, upbeat, and had a great sense of humor. Closer to when I first met him, when we both had the title "Assessment Specialist", he had this idea that we should address each other as "Assessment Specialist" followed by the Assessment Specialist's last name. "Hello Assessment Specialist Tattenbaum". "And hello to you Assessment Specialist Banach". Later he decided it was too hard to say that quickly so he would walk by and say as fast as he could "Hi ASET" and I would try to say back as quickly, "Hi ASDB". And then he got promoted a few times and so became "EDDB". I will miss saying "Hi EDDB" to David. I send my deepest condolences to David's mother and brother. Please know how much joy he brought to everyone at ETS. He was a special person.

John Wild

October 11, 2017

I was quite saddened to read this news - and unfortunately too late to attend calling hours. David and I were classmates at Holy Cross. I did not know him well, but we had a class together freshman year, and I saw enough to know he was a friendly, jovial fellow with a keen mind. I still chuckle remembering how three of us freshmen would politely correct any mistakes the prof made on the board in our Symbolic Logic class. I hope that gives you a chuckle too.
RIP, David.

Michael Whitt

October 10, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Banach family. David was a man of grace, in both good times and trying times, who will be dearly missed. A wonderful colleague who was a joy to know and work with.

Rosanne McBride

October 10, 2017

David's smile and cheerful demeanor will be greatly missed. His smile and politeness won't be forgotten...may he rest in peace

Michaela Arzt

October 10, 2017

David was a kind soul who always had a smile. He will be greatly missed at ETS; his colleagues are better people for having known him. May he rest in peace.

Leslie Tannahill

October 10, 2017

David was a sweet man, always had a smile and always pleasant to work with. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Mitch Price

October 9, 2017

I'm very saddened to hear about David. I will keep his memory and hold him in the light.

Daryl Ezzo

October 9, 2017

I, too, will miss the gentle man David. His smile and sense of humor were daily gifts to his colleagues and a good example for us. May God comfort the hearts of his family, friends, and coworkers.

Lauren Kuik

October 9, 2017

David was a dear, sweet man who was always a pleasure to work with. His gentle spirit will be dearly missed.

Heather Gitlin

October 9, 2017

Offering my deepest condolences on the loss of David. It was my honor and pleasure to have worked with him at ETS. Know that his professional leadership, kindness, humor, and positive attitude will be missed by us all.

Those who have passed live on in what they have taught us (which we then pass on), the memories we have shared, and the contributions they have made to the lives of others. David will live on in so many other lives that he touched. May he rest in peace.

Dan Lipinski

October 9, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to the Banach family in their time of grief over losing David. He was a wonderful person and a much valued colleague. Working with him was a special opportunity for me personally. And knowing him was to experience the best one could find in a person.

Father Rinaldo Damian

October 9, 2017

Dear Mrs Banach and Archbishop Michael,

I am deeply saddened to learn this distressing news. In the legacy of his father, David was a true gentleman, a loving son, devoted brother and scholar as well. His gentle presence will leave a void in the lives of many who were privileged to know him. Sincere condolences and words of support are extended to you at this difficult time and Mass will be celebrated in Christ The Physician Chapel, Miami VA Medical Center, in David's memory.

Jodie Dobkowski Toll

October 8, 2017

Thinking of you David! Your old neighbor and friend. Jodie Dobkowski Toll

GAIL PROGIN

October 7, 2017

ARCHBISHOP MICHAEL
MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR MOTHER ON THE PASSING OF YOUR BROTHER DAVID. WHAT A DIFFICULT AND TRYING TIME THIS PAST YEAR HAS BEEN FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. HIS SMILE APPEARS TO HIDE THE JOURNEY THAT HE TRAVELED DURING HIS ILLNESS. PLEASE KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AS YOU TRAVEL THIS ROAD TOGETHER.

Showing 1 - 17 of 17 results