Yesterday, Food Safety Magazine learned that our friend, Dave Theno, tragically passed away on Monday at the age of 66. Our editorial director, Barbara VanRenterghem, was contacted by a member of our editorial board about Dave’s death, but we were unable to confirm the news until it was officially reported on via other media outlets today, primarily Food Safety News.
On Monday in Hawaii, Theno was reportedly snorkeling with his grandson near the Four Seasons Resort Lanai. While in the water, witnesses say Theno was overcome by a large wave and did not immediately resurface. Later, his body was spotted floating face down in the water. Attempts by both bystanders and paramedics to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.