Richard Banach Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard Banach, 81, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Richard moved to Aberdeen 10 years ago. He retired from the FDNY in 1995 after serving the Borough of Brooklyn at Engine 276 / Ladder 156 / Batallion 33. Richard enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family and a good game of tennis. He will be missed by all those who loved and knew him. His grandson Sammy was his pride and joy. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Vera (née Lista), his sons Richard Banach, Thomas Banach, his wife Victoria, his grandson Samuel "Sammy" Banach and his brother Robert Banach. The family will receive visitors on Sunday August 23 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at the Waitt Funeral Home, 501 Hwy 79, Morganville, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Clement, 172 Freneau Ave, Matawan, NJ. Friends and family are asked to go directly to church. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 100 Chapel Hill Road, Middletown, NJ. Memorial donations in Richard's memory are requested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.waittfh.com

Richard Banach

March 29, 1939 - August 19, 2020