Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Homes - Brick
Brick, New Jersey
Nov 3, 1941 – Nov 25, 2025
John Gerald Brosnan, age 84, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025 after a brief illness.
Until his end he maintained his kindness, great humor, compassion and gratitude for his long life and loving family.
Born November 3, 1941, in Paterson, New Jersey, John was raised in Hawthorne, NJ and returned to Paterson to raise his own family. He was very proud of his 31 year career with the US Postal Service, retiring in 1992 as the Tour Superintendent of the Paterson Post Office.
He is survived by his adoring children John Michael (Theresa), Michael Patrick (Janet), Lisa Anne, and their mother Joyce Brosnan. Also by his grandchildren Michael, Stephanie (Pete), Patrick (Amanda) and Meaghan (Dylan), and his great grandchildren Rocco, Noah, Raegan, Grace, and another one on the way. He is also survived by his six brothers and sisters Maureen (Tom), Nancy, Steve (Linn), Sharon, Gail (John) and Paul (Jeannine).
John loved God, Red Sox baseball, Notre Dame football, Christmas, and Tessie his cat, but most of all he loved his children and extended family.
A private cremation was held on November 28, 2025, and a memorial mass at his childhood church will be held with a repast in early January 2026.
Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy.88, Brick is in charge of arrangements.
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So deeply sorry for the loss of your father, Kristin Marchie
Kristin MARCHIE
November 29, 2025 | Cromwell, CT | Friend
I am so sorry for the loss of who was obviously a wonderful man and a great father
Kristin Marchie
November 29, 2025 | CT | Friend
Sorry to hear John Brosnan . I know him from 1985 at Paterson PO . I liked him for his strict and discipline, job get done well . We talk seldom but every year he send me x´mass card with little note in it . He helped my brother George to get a Supervisor Job and he always thankful for that. He lives in Houston and we talked about John a lot . We plan to visit him when my brother come to NJ , that is what I talked to him last . My condolences and prayers for the family and my prayers for his...
Tracy Naduparambil
November 29, 2025 | Work
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the good memories of your dad bring you peace at this difficult time.
Nandini Collins
November 29, 2025 | Wayne, NJ | Friend
My condolences to the Brosnan family. I’ve known John since I was a baby, John and my dad (Pat Barney) were really good friends..I remember him coming to our house to play poker as a kid. Then he was my boss , tough guy, but fair. He knew what he was doing. May you RIP John
Claire Barney Traupmann
November 28, 2025 | Clifton, NJ | Friend
My big brother, how I love you. I will forever cherish the memories. Thank you for being you.
Gail Earley
November 28, 2025 | Branchville, NJ | Sister
Uncle "Big" Johnny was the true patriarch of the family. I remember he was always the one handing out the Christmas gifts at Great Grama's house each year. His passion for the Red Sox rubbed off on "most" of the family. I will always love you "Big" Johnny. Rest Easy.
Ron Gorlich
November 28, 2025 | Townsend, TN | Family
My heart is with you and your family during this difficult time. Your father's love and kindness lives forever in all that he touched.
Cheryl DePalma
November 28, 2025 | Warwick, NJ | Friend