The New Jersey State Police showed up to a complaint of an unresponsive male inside a kettle cooker at the Lassonde Pappas plant at 1045 West Parsonage Road in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, shortly before 8 a.m. on Monday, according to a statement from the agency.
According to an online obituary, the man, 63-year-old Dale R. Devilli, was discovered dead within an industrial machine at the food processing factory where he worked.
Although Dale had many delights in life, nothing could compare to the love he had for his wife and two daughters, stated the obituary. He worked tirelessly to provide his daughters with a prosperous existence, enrolling them to prestigious schools and always encouraging them in all of their aspirations. Dale was regarded as the family’s rock. He was their guardian, leader, and shelter.
Lassonde purchased Clement Pappas and Company, the country’s second-largest maker of private-label juice drinks, in 2011. The fatality is being investigated by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Nature revealed nothing odd. This is an ongoing case, and no other information is available, stating the cops OSHA has begun an inquiry into Devilli’s death.
State Police said troopers reacted to a complaint of an unconscious individual on Parsonage Road in Upper Deerfield Township just before 8 a.m. on Monday. According to troopers, there was nothing odd about the scenario.
At their plant in Seabrook, New Jersey, an accident happened early Monday morning that resulted in the death of one of their staff, said Lassonde spokesperson Alexander Roberton, senior director of corporate relations for Lassonde. They are heartbroken by the death of their friend and colleague, and their thoughts and prayers are with his family during this terrible phase, he said.
As stated in an online obituary, Devilli was grieved by family and friends, with a burial ceremony conducted on September 26 in Bridgeton – which also identified his hometown as Lawrence Township. Based on the obituary, he is the father of two girls and is survived by his wife Allison, 28.
On social media, friends and relatives have expressed gratitude to Devilli, with some considering him a very decent man. According to loved ones, Devilli was an avid outdoorsman and handyman, as well as an animal and environment lover.
Their family is crushed by the passing of her father, Karli Devilli posted on Facebook. She went on, Losing her dad was so unexpected. It feels like yesterday has been a nightmare that she knows will not stop soon. She is not sure what she’ll do without his kind and supportive conversations that always conclude with ‘all will be good, I love you.’
He went above and above as a parent, never missing an opportunity to make her mother, sister, and herself feel loved and cared for. He taught her more about life, unconditional love, and the value of family than any book could ever teach her. She is sure she’ll see him again sometime.
She continued, they will do everything possible to find out what caused this disaster and how it may have been avoided. For the time being, they simply want to honor an amazing dad and husband who they shall greatly miss.
Hope the family finds strength and comfort to bear this terrible loss. Rest in peace Dale R. Devilli.
