John J. Brosnahan

John is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Dorothy Brosnahan, his elder sister, Peg Cotter, of Canton, MA, his five children and their spouses, Meg Desmedt (John) of Nokesville, VA, Susan Reynolds (Stephen) of Potomac Falls, VA, Jane Luke (Jeff) of Clifton, VA, Ann Marie Klipa (David) of Wexford, PA, and John (Nancy Lindblad) of Haymarket, VA, sixteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. To say he led a full and gratifying life would be an understatement.

John was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 31, 1925. He was a graduate of the Boston Latin School, and went on to complete both his undergraduate and Doctor of Jurisprudence degrees at Boston College. He proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII before beginning his career as a civil rights attorney during the Kennedy administration, working at both G.S. A. and F.E.M.A.

John was an avid baseball, football, and hockey player throughout his youth, and had the honor of attending try outs for spring training with the Brooklyn Dodgers in Vero Beach, Florida. At the age of 80, John and his son were able to relive many wonderful baseball memories at a Hall of Fame fantasy camp in Cooperstown, NY, where he met and befriended many baseball icons including Robin Roberts, Lou Brock, Phil Niekro, and George Brett.

John enjoyed many years of coaching and cheering on his children and grandchildren in all of their activities and accomplishments. He also enjoyed a lengthy retirement, travelling and spending time with his beloved wife, family, and many friends. John was a faithful member of the Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 31st at the Murphy Funeral Home in Falls Church, VA, from 2:00-4:00 and from 6:00–8:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Clifton, VA, on Monday, August 1st at 10:30, followed by a burial service at Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Herndon, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

Cure Alzheimer's Fund

34 Washington St., Suite 200

Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

Phone: 781-237-3800

Fax: 781-658-2399

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