On May 17, 2017, the body of an individual identified as Manuele Pitolo was discovered at the Hale Nani nursing home in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mr. Pitolo was under the care of St. Francis Hospice when he passed away, and despite the efforts to trace his family, no next of kin has been located. The case is recorded with the NamUs ID UCP68779, highlighting the challenges faced in connecting individuals who die without known relatives.
The circumstances leading to Mr. Pitolo's stay at the hospice or how he arrived at the nursing home remain unclear, compounding the difficulties in tracing any family ties or personal history. Without known relatives to claim him, the case rests with the Department of the Medical Examiner in Honolulu. This situation underscores the poignant reality faced by some members of the community who pass away without the comfort of family connections.
The Department of the Medical Examiner is tasked with handling such sensitive cases. They are located at 835 Iwilei Road in Honolulu, Hawaii, and can be contacted through their phone number, 808-768-3090. Their commitment to such cases is reflected on their website, where the agency provides information and resources for similar situations. The agency case number for Manuele Pitolo is 17-1056, marking this particular inquiry in their records. The search for living relatives or connections underscores an ongoing attempt to bring closure to this unclaimed person case.
Date Found: 05/17/2017
