Calvin Lee Lutz Jr., Formerly of Southampton, Dies April 4

Calvin Lee Lutz, Jr., formerly of Southampton, a devoted family man and friend, died on April 4, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 76.

Born in Glen Cove, he 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, he 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, he 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 — places filled with cherished memories. He found peace in nature, creating lush rose gardens and extravagant vegetable gardens with vibrant marigold-lined paths.

He was passionate about 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, he 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.

Calvin will be remembered for his strength, kindness, and the love he gave so freely.

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; his grandchildren Matthew, Shane, Gavin, Kate, Owen, Logan, and Colton; step-granddaughters Briana and Ashley; great-grandson to Harlow; and his sister, Joan.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks those who remember him to play a favorite song, take a ride, tend a garden, or hold their loved ones close — just as he would have wanted.