Michele S. Banker died on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 in Wellington, FL. Michele was born in Hazelton, PA, to Dora (Brenner) and Arnold Sukenik, and spent most of her adult life in the Boston area.
Michele received a BA, an MA, and DEd degree in psycho-linguistics from Boston University. She had a long career as a speech pathologist, working for the town of Milton, MA. After then working in Development for several years, she then became an Associate for Fidelity, in the field of Abandoned Property.
In 2014, Michele and her husband, James Banker, moved to Wellington, FL, where Michele took up MahJong and Canasta and became an enthusiastic golfer. She was a life member of Hadassah and Brandeis National Committee. Michele also served as a community volunteer.
Michele was predeceased by her sister, Phyllis Putter, and her brother, Hillel Sukenik. Survived by her husband, James Banker, Michele will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 1PM at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington Street, Canton, MA. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Michele’s memory may be made to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (www.ocrahope.org) or to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (www.bidmc.org).
