Obituary: John J. Monnes, 79, of Westbrook

Information via Swan Funeral Home

John J. Monnes, of Westbrook, born July 5, 1940 died in Middletown, Connecticut on Dec. 27, 2019 after a courageous battle with dementia. Son of John and Marie Monnes, Jack graduated from Middletown High School and Brown University and spent his entire business career with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, now Cigna.

Jack was a wonderful son, father, step-father, friend, and husband. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Monnes; his four children, Melinda Camper and Steve, John Monnes and Kris, Jeffrey Monnes and Kathleen, and Melanie Greeley and Tony; his 3 step-children, Lynn Lull and Edward, Amy Zavrel and Mark, and Scott Rosenberry. He was predeceased by his stepson Jeffrey Rosenberry. Jack had 18 loved grandchildren – Andrew, Jack, Charlie, Ted, Maggie, Caroline, Christopher, Colin, William, Jimmy, Abby, Cali, Samantha, Hannah, Libby, Mike, Tommy, and Lily.

The family would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers who helped Jack on his journey, especially those at Waters Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Middletown, where he spent his final days. In lieu of flowers, charity donations can be made to the Alzheimers Association, at ALZ.org.

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