In Loving Memory of Mike Carlucci

This page was established due to the overwhelming requests from friends, colleagues, former students, neighbors and various communities wishing to contribute to the Carlucci Family since hearing of Mike's tragic and untimely passing. Funding from this account will assist his family in covering immediate expenses and allow them to create one or more scholarships in his name.

On Saturday, 9/10/22, while on his favorite beach in Loveladies, LBI- Mike was caught in a rip current. Noticing her husband's struggle, his beloved wife Jeanene made a desperate 911 call for help. Mike was able to tell another parent to get their child out of the water and that he himself needed help. Unfortunately, Mike went under the water moments later, and a search and rescue attempt began. Mike's body was observed and recovered approximately an hour later by his son Michael and his two brothers-in-law. Attempts to resuscitate him proved futile, as Mike had succumbed to a lack of oxygen.

Mike was a man of strong faith, and we ask that you keep his family in your prayers.

The family is grateful for all who have reached out and shown them compassion in their time of sorrow. They ask that you live your life with kindness and love for one another, just as their Mike/Dad, (Mikey, Shuffles, Carluch, Lucci, Looch, Mr. Carlucci,) did.

Michael Carlucci

“Mikey”

Mr. Michael Carlucci died on Saturday, September 10th, 2022 in Loveladies, LBI, NJ. He was 57 years old.

Visiting will be in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Thursday, September 15th from 4 to 8 pm. Services will be in the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 36 Gould Street, Verona on Friday, September 16th at 11 am.

Born in Teaneck, NJ, Mike grew up in Cliffside Park before moving to Verona in 1997. He worked and spent summers with family in LBI, watching sunsets and shooting stars nightly. Mike graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelors and Masters in Education and Mathematics. While teaching at Ridgefield Memorial High School, he coached soccer and track. Mike led his team to win the state soccer state championship in 1997. He then spent the majority of his teaching and coaching career at Cedar Grove High School, prior to serving as an STEM administrator for the Passaic Valley Regional High School. As a man with such great faith, upon retiring, he returned to teaching at Seton Hall Prep in West Orange. Here, he was able to once again work, help, and guide his students through his love of teaching.

Active in Verona, Mike coached his children through various sports. He was a volunteer with the Verona Eagles Football team as well as recreational softball, baseball, and basketball leagues. Amongst many other activities, Mike conducted a weekly Bible Study group in his home, served as a Sunday School Teacher, and volunteered with the Food Pantry at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanene (nee Pfeil) of 28 years, and his adored children, Christina, Michael, and Sarah. He is also survived by his loving siblings, Mary Carlucci, Raymond, and Stephen (Vivienne). His Mother in law Anita “Boppie” Pfeil, brother in law Karl (Dara), Christopher, nieces and nephews- Raymond, Katie, Stephen, Karl Henry, Sean, Graham, Nicholas, and Sophia.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Carlucci Family Go Fund Me page, or the Food Pantry of the Church of the Holy Spirit would be greatly appreciated.

http://holyspiritverona.org/food-pantry