John Brogan, a controversial addiction specialist, was found dead of an overdose in a Philadelphia Hotel Room on Wednesday.
Brogan, the Toms River man who transformed himself from heroin addict and convicted felon to high-profile addiction recovery specialist lauded by high-ranking officials, was found dead of a drug overdose in a Philadelphia hotel room Wednesday, officials said.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.app.com/amp/5551325002
Philadelphia police said that a 42-year-old white man was found on the bathroom floor in a room at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel on Roosevelt Boulevard at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene by fire medics at 11:10 a.m., and his body was taken to the city Medical Examiner’s Office.
Philadelphia police labelled it a “sudden death.”
Jim Garrow, spokesman for the Philadelphia Health Department, identified the deceased as Brogan and said he died of an accidental drug overdose.
Philadelphia police said that a 42-year-old white man was found on the bathroom floor in a room at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel on Roosevelt Boulevard at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene by fire medics at 11:10 a.m., and his body was taken to the city Medical Examiner’s Office.
Philadelphia police labelled it a “sudden death.”
Jim Garrow, spokesman for the Philadelphia Health Department, identified the deceased as Brogan and said he died of an accidental drug overdose.
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Listed as an “accidental” drug overdose – aren’t they all? Sad
Connie G-Wesosky at least it was not listed as coronavirus
Connie G-Wesosky it was an accidental overdose.no need for quotations.im his sister.maybe have a bit more class
Kellee-shea Graham I am so sorry for your loss????
Jamie Tesoro i can’t thank you enough…????????????
OMG !!! so sad, prayers to his family and friends and all the people he helped beat their addiction, RIP ????
Kellee-shea Graham Kellee-shea Graham sorry for your loss. I was a student in Mr. Brogans class. I feel bad for you all. My condolences.
Wendy Lee Mitchell ????????????❤️
Kellee-shea Graham So sorry.
Patricia Ann Rush very well said.thank you for your support ????????????
Connie G-Wesosky they list it as accidental as opposed to an intentional drug overdose (suicide)
Shannon Nittoso oh, ok,,,thanks
Kellee-shea Graham You are offended by me putting accidental in quotes? Have you read the other comments?? And the fact that the quotes were used on a word did not negate the fact that I found this to be very sad – and i included that – did you miss it???
Kellee-shea Graham so sorry for your loss he was a good man ????
Kellee-shea Graham I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sorry there are going to be people that will show no sympathy to your brother no matter their opinion. I’m sorry people will not be kind to him. I’m sorry for the pain your family is going through especially his daughters.
Debra Bardes i can’t thank you enough for the support.❤️
Joann Woram Williams thank you so much..people don’t realize until they see a name they never want to see up there???????? I was and always will be proud of him
Kellee-shea Graham
He helped my son a couple of years ago
No guestions ask
Nothing just helped me to get him into a place long term
I’m so sorry you have to go through this condolences to you and your family ????
Debra Bardes that is who HE was.im so happy his memory will live on in that way.that really does help.thank you❤️
Theoretically, no. Some od intentionally, not wanting to live anymore.
This was likely a “need to get high just once more” Every addict knows that after being clean for so long, it’s likely you’ll od if you ingest the same amt you use to use. So they use a small amt. & it’s laced with fentynal & you die
So sad, I knew him and he was committed to helping others in recovery
Warren Crosby It is so tragic ????
So sad. Very good guy
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Oh my gosh, I am so sorry to hear this.
So exceptionally sorry to hear this. I cannot imagine the fight.
Jessica Kenny Collum!!!
Tara Apgar omg !
Jessica Kenny Collum I almost scrolled past this and then saw the name. ????
FYI — Toms River is making NarCan available for free. I plan to get some and keep it in my trunk like a spare tire. You hope you never need to use it, but glad it is there when you do.
Horrible John was being attacked he helped so many. Condolences to his wife and children. Rest in Peace, John. You will be missed.
Lisa O’Cone attacked? Who attacked him? I’m sorry for anyone’s passing and I’m extremely sorry for his loved ones left behind. Maybe he helped some, but he extorted people and took advantage of them financially.
Tara Apgar I hear u and respect your opinion. That is mine
Lisa O’Cone EX wife
Tara Apgar agreed. People have no idea and never will. It’s just something for people to talk about.
The irony
Don Mccalip I’m his sister.have some class.he had more even when he was battling demons than your sober sloppy ass does
https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/04/08/police-dispatcher-school-district-employee-caught-in-n-j-drug-ring-bust/
Kellee-shea Graham So sorry for your loss.
Mike Oster ????????
How heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brogan Family. May John’s positive attributes be remembered. ????????
Melissa Cruz
Brittney Zegray Wtf!!! That is so crazy!!!
Melissa Cruz right?!
Brittney Zegray I feel like we saw every stage of him. I feel for his daughters
So sad
So Sorry Prayers To All The Family????????????????????????????????????????
Linda Muro Scott
Deborah Huha Turner omg is that who I think it is? The dog thing i handled?
Deborah Huha Turner omg i just read further it is! How about that! I do feel for the family.
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He’s a fucking piece of shit fuck him what about all the lives he ruined
Anthony John what goes around always comes around
Prayers for the family. So incredibly hard.
Lets not talk about all the parents he was extorting,or maybe get girls drugged up to test positive Then get them sent to rehab probably getting a kickback and then extorting their parents yeah not gonna lose any sleep over this fucking scumbag
Salvatore Scacciaferro Jr. There’s another guy who does this around NJ. I’m blanking on his name but people always praise him for “helping” when really he just brokers bodies to rehabs for kick backs. He blocked me on Facebook because I would always call him out on it
Abby Smith absolutely right south Florida from West palm all the way down
Salvatore Scacciaferro Jr. Yup! And Florida is cracking down so now they’re going to California and Arizona
Salvatore Scacciaferro Jr. Richie Lapinski Jr is the guy’s name
He’s a pos!!
it still makes my stomach turn . I’m not addict the but the mother of one and I have also lost the father of my to youngest to this. He isn’t the only one. I would hope that he helped some but know he didnt help all.
How ironic for him to die from an overdose. ???????? for his family.
Jessica Duff
Drugs do not discrimminate. SAD ????
Omg I just had his dad as my instructor a couple semesters ago. How sad for brogan and his family.
Ryan Flanegan
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Another monster gone
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus like you knew him you scumbag
Kellee-shea Graham I know a lot of people’s who’s life he ruined
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus I’m his sister.you have zero grasp on the world of addiction or what they go through.he was an AMAZING person and the people who actually knew him know that.and even when he was at his worst,he wasn’t as bad as someone coming online and saying some vile shit like this when HE is gone and his family who is already CRUSHED has to see this shit from some ghetto slug like you.grow up and find some real happiness in your life cause yours is clearly empty and miserable
Kellee-shea Graham yeah so you know about all the money he stole and illegal things
Kellee-shea Graham your brother is a monster and I’m glad he is gone and can’t con anybody else
Kellee-shea Graham ghetto slug? Ik sorry didn’t your brother die In the hood of philly in a dirty motel room? Don’t you dare name call. I’m stating facts.
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus I knew everything and if you think I haven’t been affected by it as well you’re a complete moron.theres no one he hurt and did those things to more than his family.God forbid your children ever grow up and get involved in things like this that you can NOt save them from…its a hell of thing to go through and one you’ll never understand unless you go thru it as well.all of the shit he did can be replaced.HE can not.so take your bullshit excuses on why you felt the emptiness to have to say something like that.silver lining is,he will never have to deal with people like you that have zero gumption to stand up and fight for our sons and daughters and their families who are destroyed by this.andfor the few he screwed over,he SAVED tenfold.so keep that attitude you have because even a “monster” has done more for this than you have being the keyboard warrior you are????????I hope you feel wonderful and accomplished
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus that doesn’t matter none of it does.and if you think it hurts by saying that to me it doesn’t.he never got a moments peace and now he’s a peace.so shove that poor attempt to hurt an already crushed soul right up your ugly skeletor looking ass.yes ghetto slug.its clear
Kellee-shea Graham I’m not a scumbag theif liar like your brother. Don’t defend a monster. It shows how gross you are.
Kellee-shea Graham you were the one that started name calling and deleted your comment. Your brother was a monster and a theif why are you protecting him. You know how many family’s he has ruined.
Kellee-shea Graham I get it. I looked through your profile I see the issue now…. you are just like him.
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus cool.you stalk too.go play with your kids.feed them..what a sad pathetic loser you are.no need to stalk your profile.looks like you smell like Cheetos Red Bull and a trailer.and if you wipe your face bronzer and tanner will come off.????????????????you’re so cool
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus niki your a real piece of shit! Someone has passed and a family member is grieving. How dare you argue with the sister of someone who had passed away. You are scum and obviously raised by one.
Kellee-shea Graham it’s 8 o’clock my kids are in bed. And it’s called summer my whole body is tan idiot. I don’t even fucking own bronzer.
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus
Kellee-shea Graham you are such a trash bag. Your trying to stand up for your brother but just showing me the whole family is trash. Like you don’t even know what you are talking about it’s kinda funny.
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus sure duckface
Kellee-shea Graham because I tan in the summer. All those drugs fried you
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus you are just showing how insecure and flakey you are.you know nothing about me,my family or even him.and the things you say are so far from truth.youre some loser who needs to find happiness in this bullshit and it shows immensely and your words have no bearing on anything.the support I have in this speaks for itself than the one or two disgusting people like you.put more energy into your kids than this. You’re poison without a substance in you.
And next time you wanna stalk someone’s profile,make sure you’re crusty ass nails don’t his the friend request button ????
Kellee-shea Graham no I’m just not fake and I’m glad that a lot of people don’t have to worry about that man scamming anymore
Kellee-shea Graham you are going to get stomped out if you bring up peoples kids like that. Fuck is wrong with you trash bag? Do you see my bringing up your kids? No because I’m not trash. Everything I’ve said about your brother is true I’m sorry the truth hurts.
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus go fucking fuck off. You do not know the fucking pain of losing a family member. You do not know how it feels to be an addict. You do not know how it feels to love an addict. You think you’re a better person than someone who struggled and unfortunately the demons took over??? Why? Because you didn’t have an addiction. You’re no fucking better than anyone else. And you saying shit to Kellee when she’s grieving over her brother shows your true character. Try saying that shit to her fucking face. Say it to my fucking face. Kellee is my friend and would do anything for anyone and you are disgraceful and should be embarrassed.
Tanya Manfredi I’m not talking about addiction…. people trusted him and he used that to steal from them. Loys of family’s and I don’t think it’s right. And you don’t know my life and what I’ve done at all.
Tanya Manfredi you’re amazing and I can’t thank you enough.but nothing you say will have any effect on a scumbag like this.shes worse on her best day than he was on his worst
So sad, my heart goes out to his family.
And he was recently arrested for domestic violence on top of his criminal history.
Jennifer Rossi Martello which you no zero about.im his sister.he never hit a woman.you know addicts are usually with other addicts,the situation is usually toxic and I guess you believe women never lie.go find a hobby and fill that miserable nasty hole with it.disgusting vile hag you are
For the people on here that are so miserable and empty in their life,he was my brother.he wrestled with a force stronger than anyone can imagine without being through it.he fought for two decades,you wouldn’t have lasted a week..no amount of love,support or resources can cure someone of this.this man had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back when he had control of this force.he SAVED countless people because he knew the face of the enemy head on.if you feel the need in your holier than thou soberness to act like an infected piece of waste,go right ahead.hes at peace and you’re still a miserable piece of ????addicts are NOT weak.they are stronger than you
Kellee-shea Graham I am so very sorry to you and your family for your loss????????.
Kellee-shea Graham so sorry for your tremendous loss. My heart goes out to your family, Nikki and the girls????
Crystal Britton thank you.were all so completely crushed and left with a giant hole where he was.he was my hero no matter how many times he failed ????????
Kellee-shea Graham I can only imagine, I am shocked. I truly am so sorry. I will always remember the good in him????
Crystal Britton thank you.i can’t express that enough.the bad was not him
Kellee-shea Graham no he just couldn’t stop stealing dope, lying and stealing from people. Stop trying to act like this monster was a great person. He ruined so many lives. People went to him for help and he took there money and fucked them
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus can’t you just stop and leave that girl alone? You have gotten your point across EVERYONE can see it. Do you not have 1 ounce of empathy? Jesus! Give up and go easy on her , you hated him, she didn’t! Enough
Crystal Britton trust me.her words have zero effect on me.IM strong.shes a weak scared pathetic sad individual and when someone she loves comes home with those claws in them,she will forever regret it
Crystal Britton the thing was if she never ran her mouth and made up shit I wouldn’t have said a word. He was a horrible person scammed a lot of people. A lot of people had trust in him and he took advantage of that. Me pointing that out was no reason for her to name call and make shit up about me. I was saying things that happened. She is being a trash bag bringing up my kids and calling me names because I know someone is a bad man?
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus because you’re wrong.and everyone that knew him knows that.so go find another person to dump your sad lonely life onto.????????????????
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus just stop! She probably knew more about him than anyone and loved him in spite of the bad because she knew all the good. Just be easy. She’s hurting and she lost her brother all of this is unnecessary.
niki is just a real scum bag.
This isn’t even about him anymore. Keller made this personal something to deal with at a later date. Have a good night.
Crystal Britton thank you for sticking up for me and him.but in the past 48 hours I have received countless messages from people I know and strangers,of stories of how he saved their son or daughter or spouse or siblings.i have never been more proud of who he was even in his darkest moments.her vile hollow words mean nothing to me and definitely cause no hurt.????????❤️
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus I made it personal?what an uneducated sow you are.you made a comment about my brother dieing.doesnt get much personal than that.and are you honestly making a threat with your “to be dealt with at a later date” comment??? ???????????? ????????yes. Definitely tuck tail and run on that note
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus of course that would be a scum bag thing to say when you started making comments about her as she is grieving about her brother. You are the most classy person ever. Something to be so proud of. Your parents must be so proud of you.
Kellee-shea Graham let it go mama. . he would not want this for you.
Kellee don’t even respond to this girl. She obviously has her own issues and needs help.
Kellee don’t even respond to this girl. She obviously has her own issues and needs help.
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus that’s just ridiculous.
Nick Dionisio yes she does.im not responding to her anymore.when she makes physical threats at 30 something years old,shows what kind of issues she actually does have.thank you always for your support❤️
Crystal Britton I know but I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t defend him till my last breath
Kellee-shea Graham I know!!! Don’t let people who didn’t know him Make you feel this way though. Opinions don’t matter, you do, your family does and his daughter’s do. He TRULY loved his family.
Kellee-shea You are a good sister to defend him, especially against these people who know nothing except what they read online. I’ve known him for years- and he was always a good friend to me. God bless you and your family. ❤️
Kellee-shea Graham I’m sorry for your loss.
Lisa O’Cone thank you so much ????????❤️
Erin McGivney Gaidis I will until I take my last breath.he did for me..????????????????????
We are all human and do backslide. It is a shame he lost his life to his addiction.
Why was he labeled as a “controversial” addiction specialist?
Abby Smith my question too
Abby Smith ooooof. I found this
https://www.app.com/story/news/crime/jersey-mayhem/2019/08/01/john-brogan-addiction-recovery-coach-accused-domestic-violence/1880316001/
Abby Smith
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus sounds like a winner. Thanks for the information!
Also sounds like he was a body broker for rehabs to get kick backs. Just like that guy Richie Lapinski Jr who floats around NJ talking about his addiction story.
Niki Lynn Schwefringhaus man your souls are fucking rotten to the core. You and the other soulless fuck Abby Smith all over this page talking alot of shit. Grow the fuck up not everyone in this world is perfect and a mother a father, sister and children lost a big part of there lives and your on here running your cum gutters. I hope for your sake you never run across his sister’s good luck.
Abby Smith exactly
Ooops
So sad ur tried to help so many and did, but he couldn’t help himself, where was his help?
Danielle
That’s a very sad outcome for someone who had great potential in helping others! If you receive another chance in this thing called “life” … don’t waste it.. use your powers for good… I hope you find your peace on the other side… ????
If you have nothing nice to say ..don’t say anything at all… Right wrong or indifferent…Simple as that…mean words do nothing good ..theynever did and they never will.
So very sad. Praying for his family ????????????
So sad.
He helped so many people and I’m so proud to have known him! He always had a warm smile and hello to everyone! He personally helped me get help for one of my friends ! God bless you ! Angels are surrounding you!
RIP JOHN SO SAD????????????????
God no. So very sorry.
This is so sad. Prayers for his family
So basically he was a body broker for rehabs to get kick backs just like Richie Lapinski Jr. Also apparently abusive to his ex wife
How ironic
I didn’t know him, but instead of coming in here and attacking each other, name calling blah blah blah!!!!!!
Why don’t you all just show alittle compassion for the family who is suffering right now. No matter how, what where, a mother, a sister, and children are suffering right now.
This is why the world is so full of hate.
Zoe Lechtrecker are you fucking kidding me or what…They all profited off of what that pos was doing family included…I guess you never had a needle in your arm,fuck him and his family
Salvatore Scacciaferro Jr.
I don’t know the guy, you don’t know me!!!!!! I don’t know the story, just feel bad for his family, why should a family suffer for his mistakes??????
Did your family suffer ??? Huh??? Do you know what it’s like????? Needle in your arm, blow up your nose???? Or was it all just for fun!!!! No matter what he did wrong people shouldn’t have to suffer for his mistakes. Cause I’ll tell you what!!!!!! My family suffered plenty due to my bad fuckin decisions, do before you go and tell me I don’t know what’s like, try again!!!!!!!!!
Have an amazing day!!!!!!!!!
Fuck him and his family.
Salvatore Scacciaferro Jr. enjoy your day!!!!????
I don’t feel bad for anyone who buys and sells addicts especially those on supervision to rehabs! If some only knew the true details of what went on behind the scenes your minds would be spinning on HOW WE ALLOWED some of these things to happen! Ocean county is a now a safer place to recover.
The reality is once you’re an addict you are always an addict. Whether your recovery is 1 day or 20 years, you are always at risk of relapse.
What did he have on Hillary??
Michael
Rest easy John ????
I’m so sorry to hear this, may you be at peace. prayers for your family
I was just going to send this to you, RIP
Why can’t we have empathy and show love???
Did he have something on Hilary?