Joan Telerico Menna

July 21, 2021

Joan T. Menna, 85, of Brewster, MA and formerly of Greenwich, CT, passed away peacefully on July

21, 2021 in her home. Joan was born in Greenwich to Yolanda (Belmont) and Peter Telerico. She attended Greenwich High School and the University of Bridgeport’s School of Dental Hygiene.

Joan was married to John S. Menna II, who pre-deceased her in 2008. They were married in St. Mary Church on Greenwich Avenue and remained longtime, active members there, helping as Eucharistic Ministers and teaching CCD classes. Joan was an active supporter of her children’s activities, an avid hockey mom, and a busy member of the PTA and GHS Reunion Committees. She worked for many years as a dental hygienist and also an elementary school teacher’s aide but always found time to prepare wonderful family meals and visit her extended family in Greenwich.

In 1994, Joan and John moved to their summer home on Cape Cod. Joan was active in her parish, St. Joan of Arc, and spent years playing golf with the 18-holers at Captains Golf Course. Working with the golf commission and serving as president of the 18-holers kept her busy outside of her life as a Brewster “Parkie.” Brewster Park had always been Joan’s “happy place” and she enjoyed her final days there surrounded by her beloved friends and loving family.

Joan, who was affectionately called “Ami” by her grandchildren, is survived by her four children, their spouses and 10 grandchildren; Nancy (Menna) and

David Machesney and their children Christopher and Emily, Joanie (Menna) and Keith Fowler and their children Kaitlyn and Bretton, John (III) and Linda Menna and their children Chase, Collin, Cameron and Callie, and Peter and Kelly Menna and their children, Grace and Sophia. She is also survived by her sister Gayanne T. Peckham of Scottsdale, AZ, and was predeceased by her sisters Marilyn T. Santore and Joy T. Hirschhorn.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at St. Mary Church, 178 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Memory of Joan T. Menna to the Hopper-Belmont Foundation which recognizes, encourages, and supports young talent who have a passion for tackling the toughest challenges in health and wellness. Or, Beacon Hospice, an organization dedicated to providing families with the gift of care when facing life’s biggest challenge.

The Hopper-Belmont Foundation

12 Salem Street Suite 100 Cos Cob, CT 06807 Hopperbelmont.org Beacon Hospice

68 Center Street Suite 19 Hyannis MA 02631