Valerie Jan Banach, 59, of Long Branch passed away at her home on Monday, September 25th.

Valerie was born in San Diego, CA, where she lived until moving to Monmouth County.

She was an animal lover, and often liked animals more than she liked people. She was a Patriot and a hard worker. She was a devoted wife and a strong matriarch.

Valerie is survived by her husband of 40 years, Kenneth Banach; five children, Julia Pardini and her husband Brian, Pete Banach, Kenneth Banach Jr. and Erikica Santiago, Kimberly Banach, and Rebecca Banach; her four siblings, Kathy and her husband John Steadman, Deborah and her husband John Cantwell, Michael Wolf, and John Wolf; her grandchildren, Noah Cannon, Michael, Tyler and Brandon Pardini and Landon Banach; her two fur babies, Dolly and Lilly; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass will be Saturday September. 30th, at 10 am at Holy Trinity RC Church, Long Branch.

Contributions in memory of Valerie may be made to the S.P.C.A., 260 Wall Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724. To share a favorite memory or send a message of condolence, please visit her page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.