Rev. Peter Miqueli, a disgraced New York City Catholic priest accused of embezzling $1 million from his congregations, was found dead in his home Miqueli, 57, allegedly used the money for sexual encounters with his own 'Sex Master', plus to buy himself a house and pay for 'illicit' prescription drugs' He was found dead in his Brick Township home on Thursday, according to cops, who have not described under what circumstances he was found An investigation by the Ocean County Medical Examiner's Office was begun to determine a cause of death, authorities said