Investigators said Saturday morning that the 47-year-old shop and technology teacher had taken his own life.
The body of Patrick Moccia, a resident of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, was discovered after police were called to the school about 9:04 p.m. Friday to check on him.
The Passaic County Prosecutor s Office, which is investigating, did not release other details pending a full report by the medical examiner.
Moccia s online resume says he also worked as a STEM teacher at Delaware Valley Regional High School.
The NJ Suicide Hotline is staffed at all hours and be reached at 1-855-654-6735.
The state Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, in collaboration with the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, also provides pandemic-related emotional support services at 866-202-HELP (4357).
Coach fired after allegedly making COVID-19 party remark. Parents, students want him re-hired.
Updated Dec 23, 2020;
Posted Dec 22, 2020
Jeff Capone was terminated from his position as coach for the track and field team at Voorhees High School. (Russell Jenkins | For NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)Russell Jenkins | For NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Parents and students are calling for the reinstatement of a Voorhees High School coach who they claim was fired after he allegedly suggested to an athlete that people should have coronavirus parties.
During a North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District board meeting on Dec. 15, dozens of parents, graduates and current athletes spoke against the termination of boys cross country and track coach Jeff Capone, which they say was done unfairly and based off a harmless comment.