Elaine Denahan

Elaine Denahan (nee: Menszak), 81, of Red Bank, formerly of Dallas, TX and Berlin, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022.
Born in Berlin, MD to John and Margaret Menszak, Elaine was one of four children. A graduate of Radford College in Radford, VA, Elaine worked for many years as a Librarian at Brookhaven Community College in Dallas, TX.
Devoted to her faith, Elaine was a long-time member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Frisco, TX. Elaine was also an avid bridge player and an enthusiastic reader. Above all, Elaine cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a kind, generous and optimistic person who was beloved by her family. 
Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Denahan, who predeceased her in 2002. Loving mother of Joseph (Kristen) Denahan and Linda (Jason Rice) Denahan. Cherished grandmother of Celia and Ellie Denahan. Caring sister of Marie (Tom) Hammond, and the late John (Connie) Menszak and the late Dorothy (Charleton) Dryden. Elaine is also survived by her brother-in-law Gene (Angie) Denahan and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 30th at 11:00am at Christ Episcopal Church, 380 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury, NJ. Burial services to follow at a later date at Trinity Gardens Cemetery, Newark, Maryland
In lieu of flowers and to honor Elaine’s love of animals, donations may be made in her memory to either of these rescue organizations: Operation Kindness, 3201 Earhart Drive, Carrollton, TX 75006 OR Monmouth SPCA, 260 Wall Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724.
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