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Man, 63, found dead in a kettle at a Lassonde Pappas processing plant in New Jersey – the makers of Apple & Eve juice
- Dale R. Devilli, 63, was found dead in a kettle at a processing plant in Cumberland County
- US Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigates death at Lassonde Pappas factory
- Police officials said there is nothing suspicious about Devilli .’s death
- A funeral is planned for Devilli, who is survived by his wife and two daughters, for September 26 in Bridgeton, New Jersey.
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A New Jersey man was found dead Monday in a kettle at a Lassonde Pappas processing plant in Bridgeton.
Dale R. Devilli, 63, was discovered at the Cumberland County plant after police received reports of a work-related accident.
After an initial investigation, New Jersey 101.5police determined that there was nothing suspicious about Devilli’s death.
There was nothing immediately indicating what caused the accident that led to his death, although the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration will continue to investigate the incident.
“Early Monday morning at our site, an accident occurred in which one of our employees was fatally injured,” said a spokesman for Lassonde Pappas.
“We are shocked at the loss of our friend and colleague and our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.”
Dale Devilli, 63, was found dead in a kettle at a processing plant in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Devilli is survived by his 28-year-old wife and two daughters
Police have determined that there is nothing suspicious about Devilli’s death, although both they and the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration will continue the investigation.
The 63-year-old was a miller at the Lassonde Pappas factory, according to his obituary.
“He will be remembered for his years of expertise and strong work ethic,” reads the obituary. “He hardly ever missed a day at work and was proud of his job.”
In addition to his time at Lassonde Pappas, the second largest producer of private label juice drinks, Devilli is known as “an avid outdoorsman and handyman.”
‘Of his countless hobbies, he perfected archery, fishing and gardening; the latter would grow a wide variety of fruits and vegetables each summer.
‘Dale was considered the rock in the surf. He was their protector, their leader and their home.’
The 63-year-old was a miller at the processing plant and is remembered by his family as ‘an avid outdoorsman and handyman’
Pictured: Lassonde Pappas processing plant where employees called the police and reported an unresponsive person
A call was made to Cumberland County Police Department around 8 a.m. to report an unresponsive person at the Lassonde Pappas plant on Parsonage Road in Upper Deerfield Township.
Upon arrival, officials found Devilli in the kettle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A separate investigation is underway with the police.
A funeral will be held on September 26 for Devilli, who leaves behind his 28-year-old wife and their two daughters.