Found Deceased NJ - Brian Gooney, 55, Rahway, 09 March 2021

[MntnHiker]

Oh no how tragic I was really hoping this would not end this way.

RIP, Brian. So sorry to his family, co-workers and friends.

 

[Detectivediva]

Right there with you. However, unless Brian has a known mental health history, it would be highly unusual to manifest suddenly at his age.

Some people are good at hiding stuff for an extended period of time. Teleka obvious did it exceptionally well for numerous years. May Brian G. RIP.

 

[Limecat]

Another prayer for the repose of a good soul gone too soon. Heartbreaking.

 

[mlhenn]

Colleagues Mourn Union County School Employee Brian Gooney

April 4
Colleagues and relatives are mourning Brian Gooney, 55, a Union County school employee whose body was found on the bank of the Rahway River on Saturday.

"It was a pleasure to have worked with Brian, such a sweet and helpful man," wrote a colleague. "Rest In Peace my friend."

Gooney's sister-in-law posted, "This is an extremely difficult post to write. I wanted to post this on behalf of our family to let you know that Brian has been found. He is peacefully at home with his parents in heaven. We take comfort in the fact that tomorrow is Easter and we can rest knowing where he is. We would like to thank everyone for the calls, texts and prayers. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we are all so heartbroken."

Police stated his body was found along the river near Essex Street. Essex Street is across the water from Main Street, where he lived.

The Union County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy to determine a cause of death. Police have not stated whether his death is suspicious

 

[modesty blaise]

Rip brian.

 

[Shamrock1]

Oh, I'm so sad about this. I noticed yesterday that a relative's Twitter post (a general "please help us find him") had been removed, and I was so hopeful than Brian was safe. Something about this guy just struck me. I recall that he worked with children with special needs/children on autism spectrum and I hope those children are being supported. Devastated by this.

 

[slowpoke]

“We wish it would have turned out better,” Karen Gooney, his sister-in-law, said Sunday in a phone call. “We’re all just heartbroken.”

She said the family had plans to hold a small Easter gathering and will miss Gooney, who always brought snacks for the family.

Gooney was unmarried and did not have children. He leaves behind two brothers and a sister, along with three nieces and a nephew.”
https://www.nj.com/union/2021/04/mi...found-dead-along-rahway-river-police-say.html
Missing N.J. paraprofessional found dead along Rahway River, police say

 

[KatzEye]

Heartbreaking not only for his family, but also for his "kids" and co-workers at school.

 

[PunkCake]

Oh no. RIP.
After I went through that “troll” Twitter, I started to get uneasy. I’m sure his family will be able to narrow it down though, there’s a few posts about specifically being a jilted ex gf/date. And no matter what Brian’s true motives were if this is in fact a suicide, this person needs to be exposed for that kind of targeted defamation & hate.

 

[mlhenn]

“We wish it would have turned out better,” Karen Gooney, his sister-in-law, said Sunday in a phone call. “We’re all just heartbroken.”

She said the family had plans to hold a small Easter gathering and will miss Gooney, who always brought snacks for the family.

Gooney was unmarried and did not have children. He leaves behind two brothers and a sister, along with three nieces and a nephew.”
Missing N.J. paraprofessional found dead along Rahway River, police say

Authorities said they are still investigating the situation. The Rahway Police Department asks that anyone with information to contact Detective Tilton at 732-827-2146 or the Rahway Police Department TIPS Line at 732-388-1553.