Remembering Brian C Flanagan, 47 of Manchester

Brian C Flanagan Obituary

Brian C Flanagan 47 of Manchester died October 13, 2026, at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick. Born in Lakewood he resided in Manchester all his life. He worked for Traffic Lines Inc in Farmingdale for the past nine years.

He owned Gotta Go Septic in Manchester for a few years. He was the current and past chief of the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Co #1 Sta. 34 and a lifetime member for the past 20 years. He enjoyed bow, deer & pheasant hunting with his children and friends. He was a member of the NJ Forest Fire Relief Association Division B-7.

Obituary information for Brian C Flanagan

He is predeceased by his siblings, Michael Flanagan in 1974 and Bernadette Flanagan in 2004. Surviving is his wife of 20 years, Danielle M Flanagan, children, Ryan J & Christine A Flanagan, parents, Michael J Flanagan Jr and Georgette Flanagan, siblings, Michael J Flanagan III, Jason Flanagan and Edward Flanagan.

In lieu of flowers please make your donations to Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Co #1 Sta. 34, 2848 Ridgeway Rd, Manchester Township, NJ 08759 or Tunnel to Towers 2361 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10306.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Brian, please visit the floral store.

GoFundMe For Brian Flanagan and his family

The Flanagan family is facing a devastating loss after Brian was killed by a drunk driver who fled the scene while he was working his night job on the NJ Turnpike. He was there working hard for his family, and he should have made it home safely. He leaves behind his beloved wife Danielle and their two children.

Brian was the Chief of Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department and the owner of Gotta Go Septic. He was always working for his family and his community.

He meant so much to his family, friends, and this community. His loss is being felt deeply by everyone who knew and loved him.

So many members of the community asked for a way to show their love and support. Any help given here will be used for Brian’s family in the days and years ahead.

Thank you for supporting Brian’s family not just today but in the future.