Lasting Memories

Hugh Alfred Banks
Jan. 18, 1944-March 4, 2017
Menlo Park, California
Submitted by Tiffini Banks

Hugh Alfred Banks passed away peacefully on March 4, 2017, at age 72. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Whittier, CA. He always said that from the time he was a small boy, he wanted to build things, so he graduated from the University of Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in civil engineering, and enjoyed a successful career as an engineer for over 40 years. Hugh and his wife Sally have lived in Menlo Park for 25 years. Hugh retired 10 years ago so that he could spend more time with Sally and beloved dogs Chester and Little Chief. He also loved boating, and was proud to serve as the Fleet Director of San Rafael Yacht Club. His favorite thing to do was cruise his boat to various marinas around the Bay Area. He died just exactly the way he would have wanted -- with his wife on their boat after a day at sea with his friends. He is survived by his wife Sally Banks, his daughter Tiffini Banks, his step-daughters Rachel Rosati Warner, Chiara Rosati and Gena Rosati Huff, and his grandchildren Helena, Ben, Caden, and Ella.