Patrick Michael Banet, 76, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. The son of the late James Marcus and Alginet Mary Best Banet, Pat was born March 31, 1945 in New Albany. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from L&N/CSX Railroad after 40 years of service. He was a talented woodworker, avid Euchre player, and active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Pat is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Paris Banet; daughters, Heather Quillet (Chris), Jessica Blake (Brandon), and Ashley Knable (Isaac); grandchildren, Jackson and Augustine Riggle, Beau and Harlan Blake, and Grace, Charlotte, and Hattie Knable; beloved first cousin, Mary Helen Scott; and honorary mother and grandmother, Claudia Crump. He also leaves behind his dear Euchre club, travel friends, and family.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, IN. His funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 W. Daisy Lane, New Albany, with burial following in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.
Please pray for Patrick’s soul and for his family during this time.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.