NJ dad known for ‘crazy antics’ drowns in cranberry reservoir
A New Jersey dad known for his “crazy antics” drowned in a cranberry reservoir Saturday.
The body of Frank Guadagnini, 55, was retrieved from the body of water used in local cranberry operations and located the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Whitesbog in Pemberton Township, NJ.com reported, citing the New Jersey State Park Police.
First responders attempted to revive Guadagnini at the scene, to no avail, the outlet added.
Manchester Township divers searched the reservoir alongside police and firefighters after responding to an initial call at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, and Guadagnini’s daughter, Gianna, later confirmed her dad’s passing on Facebook on Monday night.
“With a heavy heart I have to announce that Saturday June 22 my Dad Frank Guadagnini passed away,” the grieving loved one wrote.
“To those who knew Frank experienced his kind giving heart, and his crazy antics to make people laugh,” she added.
Guadagnini will be mourned at a service in Jackson on Friday afternoon.
“We would like to celebrate Frank’s life not his passing,” Gianna’s post read. “It is requested that black clothing is not worn.”
The cranberry reservoir is still used for harvesting operations, which is the main source of economic activity in Whitesbog, NJ.com said.
There is no swimming permitted in the state forest, according to its website.
The forest – which is located in New Jersey’s famous Pine Barrens – is the second largest in the state and spans more than 38,000 acres, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.
The New Jersey State Park Police did not respond to The Post’s request for a comment on the drowning.
