Henry Cadet Jr., 30, had been reported missing and endangered by Orangetown Police on Dec. 1. He was last seen Nov. 25 in the Village of Nyack.
The investigation into the cause of death is ongoing.
His body was spotted around 50 yards offshore from upper Nyack Beach on Wednesday afternoon. The Rockland Sheriff's Marine Unit was called out and recovered the man's body.
The Rockland County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy to determine a cause of death.
Anyone with information should contact Orangetown Police's Detective's Bureau at 845-359-2121.
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