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Prosecutor: Body of 68-year-old man found in East Orange park

Officials say that Frank Vergilio’s body was found Thursday just after 5:30 p.m. in a creek at Watsessing Park.

Matt Trapani

Dec 9, 2023, 12:07 AM

Updated 517 days ago

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The body of a 68-year-old man was found in an East Orange park, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Officials say that Frank Vergilio’s body was found Thursday just after 5:30 p.m. in a creek at Watsessing Park.
Authorities say an autopsy will determine the cause of death. They did not say if foul play was involved.
Anyone who might have information is urged to call the prosecutor’s tip line at 1-877-847-7432.