Marc D Banister's Obituary
Marc D Banister, 58, of New Port Richey, Florida passed away August 2, 2018. He was born in Joliet, Illinois, to parents Durward and June Banister.
Marc was an avid fisherman, he loved the water, nature, and all creatures great and small. He always became your pet’s favorite visitor. A voracious learner, he was very interested in our planet, cooking, gardening, outer space, the weather and the possibilities of space travel. He loved his Chicago sports teams! Marc was also a lifelong musician and played many instruments. A maintenance mechanic and woodworker, he thrived when solving complex issues and had pride of production. He made furniture, repaired engines, cars, motorcycles, appliances, tools and computers. He was an artist, sculptor and self-taught graphic artist. Marc’s greatest gift was becoming your friend he liked to laugh and enjoyed listening to people’s stories. He was more than happy to help anyone that asked for assistance. He spent the greater part of his career (23 years) at Carmelite Carefree Village, eventually becoming manager of the maintenance department for the Carmelite campus in Darien, Illinois.
Marc married the love of his life, Jennifer, on September 13, 1980, the anniversary of his maternal grandparents. They had a wonderful life together as he was a fun loving, gentle, caring and compassionate man. He leaves behind his wife Jennifer, sister Barbara Cahill, sister Marla Banister, mother-in-law Betty Winiecki, sister-in-law Michele Moncada (David Hempel), brother-in-law Dan (Diane) Winiecki, niece Heather (Travis) Harnisch, nephew Sean Cahill, niece Anna Moncada, niece Chelby Moncada, and grand-nieces Emma, Eryn and Melody. He was preceded in death by his parents Durward and June Banister, father-in-law Richard Winiecki and brother-in-law Craig Moncada.
A private service is planned.
Donations should be directed to your local animal shelter, give an animal another chance.
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