Thomas R. Banas

December 30, 1948 - May 20, 2020

Thomas R. Banas, age 71 of King of Prussia, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. He was born in Norristown on Thursday December 30, 1948 son of the late Joseph Stanley and Rosemary (Hasson) Banas. He was the beloved husband of Claire (Aman) Banas for 49 years. Tom was raised on Wilson Street in West Conshohocken, where he attended St. Gertrude Church and grade school. He was a 1967 graduate of Upper Merion High School. He courageously enlisted in the United States Army to fight and defend his country in the Vietnam War and was ever proud of his service as a combat veteran. He was employed as a laborer in Local Union 135 for twenty-seven years. A jack-of-all trades; he was always willing to help family and friends alike. He enjoyed taking trips with his lovely bride, watching the ponies, gambling, fishing, hunting, going to the gun range, working on cars with his grandsons and tackling any project that needed to be completed. Above all else; he was a family man who loved all things to do with his family. Besides his wife, Claire, he is survived by: four daughters, Kelly Bereda, Joelle Newell, Terri Kim (Yong) and Andrea Banas (Damian Owen); a brother, John “Jack” (Joyce); a sister, Patricia Lubenetski (Gene); nine grandchildren, Thomas, Jessie, Jourey, Aidan, Kaylie, Mark, Nick, Lukas, and Jaxon; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the graveside service with full military honors on Thursday, July 30th, 2020 at 12:45PM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA. Proper attire for such an event is business casual. Memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or 1-800-805-5856.