Jerry A. Bankos

Bartow- Jerry A. Bankos, 75, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at his residence. Born January 16, 1935 in Cementon, PA, Mr. Bankos has been a resident of Bartow since 2003, moving from Northampton, PA. Mr. Bankos was a supervisor for Ingersoll Rand Pump Manufactoring of Allentown, PA for over thirty years. He was a member of the Saint Thomas Catholic Church of Bartow; Knights of Columbus; past president of the Floral Lakes Social Club; an avid bowler & golfer. He was a US Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 44 years: Patricia Bankos of Bartow; son: Jerome A. Bankos, Jr. (Maryann) of Northampton, Pa.; daughter: Jenn Sensenig (Al) of New Port Richey, FL; sister: Colette Semler of Northampton; brother: Dennis Bankos of Cementon, Pa.; 8 Grandchildren:Chris Bankos (Cherry); Alicia Bankos; Sean Bankos; Josh Kroon; Jake Kroon; Tasha Christman (Chad); Marissa Heffelfinger; Jared Sensenig; 4 Great Grandchildren: Talena Ann; Alexis; Krystol & Kristopher. A memorial Mass will be held Monday, March 8, at 9:00 am at Saint Thomas Catholic Church, 2180 S. Kissingen Ave, Bartow with a reception following at Floral Lake Club House in Bartow. Interment will be in Northampton, PA. with military honors. Memorials may be made to: Saint Thomas Catholic Church 2180 S. Kissingen Ave, Bartow, 33830 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jerry A. Bankos, please visit our flower store.