Brian G. Monaghan

Brian G. Monaghan, 49, of Sparta, passed away on June 13, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born in Englewood, NJ and grew up in Bergenfield, NJ, where he was a 1984 graduate of Bergenfield High School, and moved to Sparta in 2005. Brian coached both in the Bergenfield Junior Football League, for over 24 years and Sparta Little League Football. He was an avid motorcyclist with Harley Davidson being his bike of choice. His favorite activity was fishing with his boys and nephew Sean and he loved to train his German Shepherds. Brian is predeceased by his sister Patricia Hynes. He is survived by his beloved wife Siobhan Donnelly Monaghan; devoted father of Tadg, Norah, and Declan; loving son of Ann Monaghan; loving brother of Michael and his wife Christi, Thomas and his wife Wendy, John Monaghan, and Francis and his wife Sara. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday, 2-4, 7-9pm at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30am Thursday at St. Kateri Church, 427 Stanhope Rd, Sparta. Internment will follow at Sparta Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to: The American Lung Association, 55 Wacker Dr, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601.

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