John P. Brosnahan Obituary

John P. "Jack" Brosnahan, of Somerville, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on August 6, 2024, he was 66. Born in Boston and raised in Charlestown, Jack was one of five children born to Suzanne (LaPrise) Brosnahan of Charlestown and the late Eugene Brosnahan.

Jack was the beloved husband of nearly 32 years to Patricia A. (Farrell) Brosnahan and the devoted father of Savannah Brosnahan. He was the dear brother of Mary Beth Tucker and her husband James, Valerie Murphy, Suzanne Brosnahan and her partner Robert Delaney, all of Charlestown and the late Barbara Bradford and her surviving husband Richard of East Boston. Dear brother-in-law of John W. "Jack" Farrell and his wife Terese of Lynnfield, James R. Farrell, Jr. of Quincy and his late wife Karen, Mark D. Farrell of Somerville and the late Kevin M. Farrell and his surviving wife Nancy of Hudson, NH and the late Diane M. Doyle. Jack is further survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jack was a proud veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corps and for many years worked for the United States Postal Service in the maintenance division of the Central Square branch. He retired early due to heath challenges and the last 14 years had been difficult, but his love and devotion to his family was still paramount.

Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Friday, August 9th from 4PM to 7PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. A Funeral Procession will be held on Saturday morning from the funeral home at 9AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St Catherine of Genoa Church at 10AM. Services will conclude with burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.

If you wish, in lieu of flowers donations in Jack's memory can be made to the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club, 15 Green St, Charlestown, MA 02129.