Virginia F Brosnihan

Virginia (Ginna) Froelich Brosnihan passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2021. Ginna was born in Bridgeville, PA to Elizabeth Silhol and John Froelich and grew up in Mt Lebanon, PA. She graduated from Marjorie Webster College, Bethesda, MD in 1964. After graduation she worked for Roll Call Magazine and went on to become Executive Secretary for two US Congressmen from 1968-1976. She married her husband of 52 years, Daniel Brosnihan on May 24, 1969. Ginna transitioned to real estate in 1986, and prior to her retirement was the owner of Arcadia Realty.

Ginna enjoyed any kind of sporting event, but there was no team she loved more than her Redskins. She and her husband Dan were season ticket holders for over 30 years. Ginna went to every home game and staunchly supported her team, even when they underperformed (over and over again). She was a master tailgater, and looked forward to sharing time with her family, friends, and her fellow Skins fans. Ginna’s support for the Redskins was only overshadowed by her unwavering love and devotion to her children and grandchildren. Ginna was the gold standard of being a parent. She was present for every swim meet, ballet recital, awards ceremony, parade, and sports event that her children participated in. She was the cheerleader, soccer coach, den mother, chaperone, and chauffer for anything that involved her children or their friends – who affectionately referred to her as Mrs. B. Ginna was a Barcroft Dolphin and tirelessly volunteered her time as referee, timer, ribbon writer, and clerk of course for the swim team. From the rec center to school, Ginna’s philosophy was to play an active role and advocate for her family in every aspect of their lives. While she held many titles and wore many hats throughout her life, Grandmother was her most cherished. She never missed an opportunity to talk to, visit, or support her grandchildren. While ‘Grandma’ attended graduations, recitals, sporting and scouting events, her true love was cooking with the grandchildren.

Ginna opened her heart and her home to everyone. She loved unconditionally and welcomed family and friends into her home throughout her entire life. Whether you had known Ginna for years or just met her for the first time, nobody ever left without feeling genuinely welcomed and cared for, or with an empty belly. Ginna is survived by her husband Daniel Joseph Brosnihan III, daughter Debra Brosnihan, son Daniel (Carolyn) Brosnihan, grandchildren Kyla, Patrick and Declan Brosnihan, her sisters Sally Fitzgerald, Joan Westdyke, Mary Reeves, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.