Pompano Beach Fatality Sunday April 16th

[tekkydiver]

Sunday, the Diving community lost a friend and a mentor. Is there any information on what happened?
Seems like the lid is shut on this, making us all a bit uncomfortable.

 

[gamon]

I'm not uncomfortable.

 

[boulderjohn]

Sunday, the Diving community lost a friend and a mentor. Is there any information on what happened?
Seems like the lid is shut on this, making us all a bit uncomfortable.

You evidently know more than you are saying. Why not offer a clue?

 

[tekkydiver]

You evidently know more than you are saying. Why not offer a clue?

No clues offered as I have none. I did know the deceased, and have the highest amount of respect. His character is beyond reproach and dive knowledge and skills are second to no one. I am shocked and saddened by his passing and have no desire for this topic turn in to a fiasco. If that happens, I hope the mods will delete the entire thread. There are questions that need be answered. I have seen no mention about the event other than condolences on Facebook. That gives me an uneasy feeling.

 

[johndiver999]

Is there a reason why you don't release the name?

 

[tekkydiver]

Yes, out of respect for the deceased. Those that have information about the incident should come forward. .

 

[uncfnp]

Hmmm. Quick search. Could be related to this post? Claiming a well known rebreather instructor.

 

[tekkydiver]

The question is how... not who

 

[uncfnp]

So you want to discuss the details of someone’s death on social media but not respect them enough to use their names? I guess it is just me but that doesn’t seem very respectful.

I assume this is Joe

Joe Citelli

Our friend Joe Citelli passed away on April 17, 2023. He was a wreck diver, deep wreck explorer, and cave diver. He was a pioneer both as a diver and a student, he was in the very first IANTD Trimix class taught by Tom Mount. He was also an educator, he was a Meg CCR instructor and instructor...

scubaboard.com

 

[JonnieB]

The question is how... not who

He was using a rebreather...'nuff said.