NYSP release name of missing Penfield man found dead in frozen lake

CAYUGA COUNTY, N.Y. — New York State Police have released the name of the missing Penfield man who was found dead in a frozen Lake in Cayuga County.

Tadeusz Urbanowicz, 66, was found dead in Cross Lake, where he had a cottage. Police say the man was reported missing on Sunday, February 2, by his wife after didn’t come home.

Troopers went to search an area where they believed the man’s UTV may have broken through the ice on the lake. While searching, troopers found the man’s body and say they believe the UTV also went through the ice — but hasn’t been recovered yet because of current conditions.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was the initial lead agency on the investigation, until they learned that the man was last seen in Cayuga County. At that point, the case was transferred to the New York State Police. The investigation is ongoing.