The sudden death of a 27-year-old Great Yarmouth man has been linked to cocaine use.
An investigation has been opened into the death of Mario Vincent Shillito, of Palgrave Road, who died on April 7 this year.
Norfolk Coroner’s Court heard Mr Shillito’s body was formally identified by staff at the James Paget University Hospital mortuary.
In a statement to the court, his father, Raymond Dougal, confirmed his son was born on June 17, 1998, lived in Great Yarmouth and was unemployed at the time of his death.
A provisional medical cause of death was given as refractory shock due to aspiration pneumonia and cardiac dysfunction caused by the misuse of drugs, including cocaine.
Assistant Coroner Maeve Sykes said further enquiries are required before the circumstances surrounding Mr Shillito’s death can be fully established.
The court directed that a pen portrait of Mr Shillito be prepared by his family, together with any background information or concerns they wish the coroner to consider as part of the investigation.
A full inquest has been listed for 2pm on October 2 at Norfolk Coroner’s Court.
Following his death, loved ones paid emotional tributes on social media, describing Mr Shillito as a much-loved father whose life had been marked by personal struggles.
One family member wrote: “Life wasn’t kind to you but you were loved more than you could ever understand... you were surrounded by nothing but love when you left this world.”
The post also referred to Mr Shillito’s journey “from the cutest baby… to a tall, dark and handsome young man and father”.
Friends and family later gathered for his funeral at St Nicholas Church in Great Yarmouth before meeting afterwards to remember his life.
The inquest will hear medical and factual evidence before reaching a conclusion into how Mr Shillito came by his death.
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