Francis I. Banz, Jr.

Francis I. Banz, Jr., age 78, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on February 15, 2021 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Francis Irwin and Marie Antoinette (Knauer) Banz and husband of Elaine (Fitzwater) Banz, whom he married in June of 1963. He graduated from Mount Saint Joseph High School in 1960 and from Loyola College in 1964. He worked for the MVA, retiring as an auditor. He enjoyed family vacations in Ocean City, MD, taking walks with his dogs Messi and Teddy. He also enjoyed spending time doing his crossword puzzles, watching college football, especially his Michigan team and watching Ice Hockey.

In addition to his wife, Francis is survived by his daughter, Heather Elaine Banz; son, Marc Banz, and his wife Alexis; sister, Myrna Pirrera and her husband Carroll; grandchild, Luca Banz; and also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Paul Banz, Sr., and sister, Carole Ann Cecil.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101 or American Cancer Society, 405 Williams Court, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD 21220.