Missing Plymouth man found dead after days-long search

A Plymouth man who had been missing since Tuesday was found dead on Saturday, Plymouth police said.

Rodney Riviello was 69 years old.

Riviello was released from Beth Israel Plymouth Hospital around 11:15 a.m. Tuesday and has not been seen since. His family said he had only lived in the Plymouth area for about 18 months and was suffering from dementia.

Rescue workers and members of the South Shore community had been searching for him for four days, and a $5,000 reward had been offered for information leading to Riviello’s safe return.

His family provided a statement to Boston 25 News reporter Bob Ward.

“We are devastated by the loss of our father,” the family said. “This whole ordeal has been extremely difficult and unbelievable. The only consolation we have had this week has been the hope that our father will come home safely and the incredible support we have received from our family, friends, the media and the Plymouth community.”

“Thank you to the Plymouth Police Department and all public safety agencies who have worked tirelessly since Tuesday to find our father,” the family said. “And to the volunteers who have organized, searched, prayed, donated food and carried us in their hearts, we can never thank you enough. With endless gratitude, Julie, Michelle and Dan.”

“The members of the Plymouth Police and Fire Department extend their sincere condolences to Mr. Riviello’s family and loved ones,” police said in a statement. “Chief Flynn and Chief Foley would like to thank everyone who assisted with the search effort this week.”

“No further information is available at this time, however an update will be provided in the next few days,” the police statement said. “Police chiefs ask that the family’s wish for privacy be respected.”

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