Calvin Lee Lutz, Jr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Calvin Lee Lutz, Jr., a devoted family man and friend. Cal passed away on April 4, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Glen Cove, New York, Calvin was the son of the late Calvin Lee Lutz, Sr. and Margaret Jean Lutz. A man shaped by values of hard work, love, and community, Cal poured his heart into every home he built. In the 1980s, he founded Lutz Corporation and became a respected builder in the Hamptons, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

In the 1990s, Calvin laid down his hammer and opened First Mortgage Network Company. He applied the same dedication and integrity from his construction career, guiding clients with patience as they realized their dreams of homeownership.

His craftsmanship was felt deeply in the homes he built for his family in Sag Harbor and Southampton, New York—places filled with cherished memories. Cal found peace in nature, creating lush rose gardens and extravagant vegetable gardens with vibrant marigold-lined

paths. He loved fishing, whether casting from the shore or on the water, always finding comfort in the rhythm of the catch. Music filled his home, and he found joy in riding his Harley, always in his favorite blue jeans, whether on the open road, tending to his gardens, or casting a line.

Later in life, Calvin lived in Fort Myers, Florida, where he embraced the warmth of the sun, and spent his final years in Maryville, Tennessee, where he enjoyed the tranquility of the Smoky Mountains.

Calvin’s greatest love was his wife, Maureen, who was his partner in life and his heart. Together, they shared 58 years of marriage. He is survived by Maureen and their five children: Steven and Divina, Deanna and Charles, Melissa and Douglas, Megan and David, and Calvin Lee III and Kristen. He was a proud grandfather to Matthew, Shane, Gavin, Kate, Owen, Logan, and Colton; step-grandfather to Briana and Ashley; and great-grandfather to Harlow. He is also survived by his dear sister, Joan.

Calvin will be remembered for his strength, kindness, and the love he gave so freely. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you play a favorite song, take a ride, tend a garden, or hold your loved ones close — just as Cal would have wanted.

May he rest in peace, surrounded by roses, music, and the open road — “forever in blue jeans.”