Marie Menna-Doescher passed away on May 17th after a surviving a 9/11 linked cancer relating to her volunteer work for the Red Cross at Ground Zero, near the World Trade Center in the weeks after the 2001 terror attacks.

Marie was born on November 12, 1960. To Alexander John Menna and Gloria Menna in Mt. Vernon, NY. In 1965 the family moved to Eastchester, NY. Her schooling began uneventfully enough, but after singing a solo in a musical performance at Eastchester High School, she blossomed as a natural singing talent, pursuing her exciting singing career for more than 35 years.

Highlights of her career are singing the national anthem, on multiple occasions over several years for the NY Mets at Shea Stadium. Participating in the legendary Apollo Theater Amateur Night Talent Show, finishing runner-up. Although she was runner-up, she actually won more money thrown from the audience to the stage specifically for her, than the first place finisher earned from The Apollo in prize money! Marie was also a contestant on Nashville’s “You Can Be a Star”. She performed with Deborah Harry of Blondie, Gregory Abbott, Davy Jones of The Monkees and sang “I’ve Got a Crush On You” to guitar legend Les Paul during his tenure at The Iridium nightclub in Manhattan. (Yes, the man they named the guitar after.) All the while singing at private parties and VIP events, in addition to a steady stream of studio recording work. Marie also had a side career at Saks Fifth Avenue as a top seller three years in a row.

In 1994, Marie married her devoted husband, Doug Doescher, who supported her through the long, arduous and courageous endurance test that was her cancer. They began their lives together in New Rochelle and for the entirety of their 28 year marriage they lived in New Rochelle with their amazing rescue dogs Goldie and Bexley. Marie loved all animals, but she especially loved their one of a kind rescue dogs.

Marie is survived by her husband, Doug Doescher, her brother John Menna, nephew Joseph Menna, nieces Tara Foissett and Francesca Demers, Sabrina, Margaret and Noreen Malec, as well as Fiona Rose Hammond. Sister-in-law Cinda Malec and her Husband Greg. In addition to sister-in-law Michelle Blair.

She is predeceased by her parents John and Gloria Menna, her grandparents Joe and Josephine Menna, and Sister-in-law Dale Menna.

Marie was incredibly devoted to her family and friends, who, no doubt, are feeling this loss deeply.

The family will receive friends at the WESTCHESTER FUNERAL HOME, INC. EASTCHESTER Monday May 23rd 4-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday May 24th at 9:30 am at Immaculate Conception Church, Tuckahoe. Interment to follow at Kensico Cemetery.

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