John (Butch) Henry Menihan, 37 of Gales Ferry, CT, passed away Tuesday, September
29th 2020. Born in South Kingston, RI, John was the son of the late Daniel William
Menihan Sr. and Annette (Reels) Stone.
Butch was employed at Foxwoods Resort Casino, where he first served as a casino host
prior to his recent position at Cedars Steakhouse, where he won employee of the year.
He was a proud member of the Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Tribe and a
descendant of many other Eastern Woodland Tribal Nations. Butch was very proud of
his Irish ancestry.
Butch was the loving father of Paris Majenta Menihan and brother of Tina Marie
Menihan, Daniel William Menihan Jr., and Nicole Danielle Menihan. He is survived
by his siblings, nieces, Eva Lynn Beltran and Scarlet Serenity Ward and nephews,
Kingston William Charity and Bryson Daniel Charity. Butch was a loving nephew and
cousin to many.
Growing up, Butch loved playing baseball, basketball, and golf. He loved going fishing
and spending time with family.
Butch was a loving father, who spent most of his time with his daughter Paris. He also
enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews, taking them hiking, fishing, and
doing other outdoor activities. One of his favorite past times were eating and shopping
with his nana Juanita Reels.
Butch had a down to earth personality and a great sense of humor. He always knew
how to make everyone laugh and was a good friend to many.
Friends and family are invited to visitation on Saturday, October 3, from 12 noon to 2pm at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum. The Funeral and Burial will be private for the family.
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