Obituary of John Cavalluzzi

John Cavalluzzi passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the age of 65, at Holy Name Hospital. John was born on July 24, 1957, to Joseph and Mary Cavalluzzi. He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Rene'e Cavalluzzi, and their German Shepherd Sade; cherished sister Amy Roman & husband Gene Roman, who was more of a Big Brother; mother and father-in-law, Eddie & Gloria Leuck, (12) nieces, (19) nephews, (4) great nieces, (2) great-nephews with another due in May, (4) sisters-in-law, and (5) additional brothers-in-law; an unbelievable amount of cousins and friends, aunts and uncles. John was also a Godfather to his niece, Michele Roman Petrella. John was raised in South Hackensack, graduating from Hackensack High School in 1975. After high school, he became a South Hackensack police officer and part-time landscaper. A short time later, John left the police force and started landscaping full-time by becoming partners with one of his best friends, Robert Peccorato (aka Bobby Pec). After a few years, John started his own business, Summit Landscaping, which he successfully ran for 40+ years. In 2021, he sold his business, retired, and relocated to Toms River, NJ, to a house on a lagoon that he considered his Paradise. His favorite passions in life were making & saving money, playing cards, smoking cigars, enjoying his boat/jet skis, and relaxing by the pool with family & friends. He loved nothing more than watching everyone truly enjoying themselves. John was exceptional in math; he could quickly add anything in his head without paper and pencil. He loved meeting up with his buddies every morning at Pompei. He was passionate and a little obsessed with decorating his home with outdoor lighting. Family & friends were so important to him. John had no regrets and did it his way to the very end. He will be deeply missed and loved by all. Cremation will be private, A memorial service will be celebrated on Thursday December 22nd, 2022 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 49 Vreeland Avenue, Hackensack at 10:00 AM. Arrangements conducted by the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ