Joan Evelyn Benedict

Joan Evelyn Benedict obituary, Minneapolis, MN

Joan Evelyn Benedict

Joan Benedict Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremation Society of Minnesota (First Memorial Funeral Chpl.)-Brooklyn Park on May 13, 2022.

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Obituary of Joan Evelyn Benedict
Finished her work on Earth May 7th, 2022. She passed peacefully at the Maranatha Care Center in Brooklyn Center at the age of 77.Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Born August 1st, 1944 in Lynn Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Arlene Froberger and Douglas Benedict Joan is preceded in death by her brothers Charles and Richard, and sister Ruth She will be deeply missed by her children Ronald Zenga, Kevin (Nikki) Zenga; grandchildren Tyler, Joseph, Gabriella and Stella Zenga; siblings Michael (Char-Lou) and Arlene; many loving nieces, nephews cousins and friends. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, May 18th 2022 at 2 pm at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 7835 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 (763-560-3100)In lieu of memorial donations, Joan's request is that we, "Got out of your way to help someone who is hungry, homeless, cared or who simply needs a friend."

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