David Banigan-White
I'm devastated to report that our good friend, friend of the show, and friend of music and arts in the Valley, David Banigan-White died suddenly at home on Sunday morning.
David and I co-coordinated the Pancake Mountain shows at Flywheel in Easthampton, a wonderful non-profit arts space that will reopen soon. He and I also put together a number of the kids' shows we presented at First Churches, where he was an active and valued member, very active in the children's groups and other activities. Most noticeably to the community, he was a big part of getting the church's bell a regular part of Sunday mornings.
Among other shows, at Flywheel we had Lunch Money, Gustafer Yellowgold, Uncle Rock, and the Deedle Deedle Dees. You can see some great photos from the Dees show at this page; David is wearing the "David Pancake" nametag. In the photo above (sorry for its being out of focus), he is doing a knock-knock joke with his wonderful daughter Charlotte, now 8. He was also survived by his wife, also our friend, Kate.
While we are still working out the details, the Deedle Deedle Dees have already said that they will contribute their share of the proceeds from their show next month at the Iron Horse to benefit Flywheel in David's memory. When his obituary is published, I will link to it here. A celebration of his life will be held at First Churches of Northampton this Saturday at 10 a.m.
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19 comment(s)
19 Comment(s):
I'm so sad about David. I was his mentor when he joined the Flywheel collective and always appreciated his kind, warm, thoughtful, and funny presence in our group. He was a wonderful person and I could tell he was a great dad, too. I will miss him.
I'm so sorry to heat this Bill. My thoughts are with you and David's family.
so sad. what a shock to your community. please pass our condolences on to David's family.
So sorry for your loss and for his family's loss. Sending our condolences.
Thank you for this thoughtful tribute to a wonderful family member. His family in Buffalo will also miss him greatly. He was a gentle soul and kind person and it was interesting to read about his involvement with your group. We did not get to see David enough and we will miss him forever. -mary banigan
Thank you for posting, he was an amazing friend and had an incredible sense of humor. I knew David in college. I still laugh when I think about his jokes and he always had an insightful outlook. I'm so sorry and I know he will be missed deeply by his family and friends.
So sorry to hear this sad news.
Our thoughts are with you and David's family.
-Your friends at Pancake Mountain.
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of David's passing. He and I worked together at Board of Education and Services for the Blind in Windsor, CT. I now live in Charlotte NC. I will always remember David for the special joy and positive attitude he always had when it came to helping people especially children. He will be missed.
Alceen Ford-Meggett
I too worked with David. I have never seen a person positively beam when you ask him about his daughter. His work area, reflected the love he had for his family, friends and wife. He was one of the most gentle human beings I have met. Some things happen in life that makes no sense. He will be missed.
Theresa Johnson-Jones
Knock Knock
Who's There
Kenya
Kenya Who
Kenya please bring David back? We really miss him here.
Thank you your kind words about my cousin David. He will be deeply missed by his Buffalo family. It is heartwarming to hear all of the wonderful comments about him.
Patty Smith
I also worked with David at CT Services f/t Blind (BESB) and was appointed his "mentor" when he began. He certainly didn't need me to mentor his teaching as he was a patient, loving, creative teacher of blind children, who from the start initiated new ideas and took leading roles with the BESBee's. When my partner and I were looking for a home in the valley, David and Katie suggested the great town of Easthampton and introduced us to Pancake Mountain complete with kazoo bands on Cottage St., good restaurants & pizza, and suggestions of places and things we might enjoy. His love for and pride in his family, friends, church, and community shone through it all. Judy and I will miss David--our friend & "mentor". Our thoughts & prayers are with Katie & Charlotte, family & friends.
Carla Wirzburger & Judy Peck
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person and also friend. I was also born in Buffalo NY , and David showed me kindness and became a good friend after I became a memeber of First Churches. We are going to miss him dearly and our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Kate and their daughter Charlotte.
I didn't know David, but if the Katie I remember picked him above all others as her partner in life, he must have been a man of intelligence, integrity and kindness.
Our Condolences,
the Foshee Family
Louisville
so strangely beyond his years, i went to wooster with banigan and even one time went to his house before a dead show and watched hockey with his father...nothing but good, funny memories
dw
Another Wooster alum who remembers Dave as an intelligent, witty and caring guy who obviously continued on that path throughout his all too short natural life. His good works appear to have made an incredible impact on all those whose lives he touched. His legacy will be one of love and light.
I knew David in College. We had a great sort of non-verbal relationship. He was just such a great, lovable goofball. I will miss him.
William Geddes
Katie:
My most sincere condolences to you and your family. I am very sad to have heard this news. You are in our hearts and our prayers.
Most sincerely,
Jonathan Blue
Kate and Charlene, we only just heard of the tragic news of David's death. Our church family will always miss his warm smile, his endearing love for Charlene and for all children and the warmth in his eyes....our world has lost one of the softest, most gentle souls....Our hearts are heavy with this sad news and hope to provide you comfort in the coming years.
The Shaw Family
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