Waretown Fatal Fire Update – Victim Identification

Today, Feb. 27, a supplement post mortem examination was conducted by Dr Ragasa of the Ocean County Medical Examiners Office confirming the victim’s identity of the February 24th Waretown house fire located at 74 Bonita Road.
Dr. Ragasa has identified the decedent as home resident, Lee “Skip” D’Arcangelo, 63 (DOB 2/9/52). Dr. Ragasa has ruled the manner of death accidental due to smoke inhalation caused by the house fire.
The origin of the fire is located in the area of the kitchen. The cause of the fire is undetermined pending further investigation – Al Della Fave.