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Daniel Carluccio Obituary
AGE: 71 • Toms River
Passed away on January 18, 2012 after a heroic three and a half year battle with leukemia and the consequent relapse. Born in Hoboken, Dan was raised in Keansburg and settled in Toms River. He was one of the great trial lawyers in New Jersey having graduated St. Peters College and New York University Law School.
Surviving are his wife Judith (nee Filker) of 46 years, daughter Michel and her husband John and their children Evelyn and Roxane, son Matthew and his wife Sarah and their son Leonardo. He is also survived by his brothers Paul, David and Joseph, and a sister Nancy. He was predeceased by his parents Paul and Evelyn Carluccio.
Dan honored the legal profession by being a Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Attorney and Criminal Trial Attorney. He served as Public Defender for Ocean and Burlington Counties. He was General Counsel for the New Jersey Casino Control Commission. He was appointed by Governor James Florio as the Ocean County Prosecutor. He was President of the Ocean County Bar Association. He personally tried 15 murder cases. Since 1997, he was a partner at the firm now known as Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks. He was elected twice to the Democratic National Convention. In 2009, Dan received the James McLaughlin Award honoring his outstanding service as a trial attorney by the New Jersey State Bar Association. That same year, Dan was presented with the Ocean County Bar Association's Lifetime Achievement Award. For six consecutive years, Dan has been the recipient of New Jersey Super Lawyer. Dan was passionate in everything he did. He and Judith stayed young together for decades enjoying their love. They were fondest of family, friends, food, travel, theatre, movies, social causes, and the environment. In many of Dan's efforts he was a leader and a fighter. He was proudest when he defended or protected the underdog. He was beloved and respected by his community and his profession for his skill, intellect, caring and humanity.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 11 a.m. at The Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Dan's name to one of the following causes: Cancer Care, Save the Children, The Southern Poverty Law Center. The Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River, NJ is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com
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Keansburg and met in Tom´s River again.
January 17, 2023
Family friend since childhood, came from keansburg and met again in Tom´s River. It was a passing friendship with all family members on both sides. We both had large families and knew each other.
Jack Brogan
January 17, 2021
This man truly represented the underdog, I was that underdog and he saved my life from the worst of our political system. God Rest You Mr Prosecutor. Gone, but never forgotten by me and my family.
Helen E. Fitzsimmons
January 17, 2020
Dan Carluccio exhibited remarkable courage as Ocean County Prosecutor. He was an excellent example of a kind man and true public servant. May he rest in peace and may his family be comforted.
Jack Brogan
January 17, 2020
Truly, one of the most dignified, honorable Individuals ever to hold a public office in Ocean County. Thank You Sir, a day doesnt go by that my family doesnt have gratitude for you having been born. God Bless, Rest In Peace.
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January 30, 2012
To Dan's family - I had the pleasure of working with Dan at the Casino Control Commission, and I just learned of your tragic loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you on your loss.
Mark Tucci, Manahawkin, NJ
Mark Woodfield
January 29, 2012
I'm so sad to hear of Dans passing.I'm also proud to have worked for him at the Prosecutors office. He was a great boss as well as a friend. My deepest sympathy to his family he was a beautiful person.
Karen Bosley
January 26, 2012
Dear Judy and Family, Norman and I feel deeply the loss of Dan, a wonderful, sagacious human being whose sense of humor was a delight. Although we have not seen him as much in recent years as we did in those early times of political endeavors, we think of him often and will continue to do so. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Karen and Norman Bosley
Joe and Pat Dolobacs
January 26, 2012
Judith and family, Joe and I are sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers now as you have been in the past.
January 26, 2012
Dear Judy: Danny was a great guy...a fighter in the court room and on the tennis court. I will miss him. My prayers are with you at this sad time. Dick Read
January 25, 2012
Judith and family,
Chuck and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deepest sympathy
Jackie and Chuck
Barbara Knoll
January 25, 2012
Dear Judith and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Bernardine Angiuoli
January 25, 2012
Dan was my boss for a while, but he was my friend forever. I'll miss his smile, his intelligence, and most of all, his humanity.
January 25, 2012
Dear Judy and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was a gifted lawyer and passionate advocate for social justice all the while being a wonderful human being as well. I felt honored to have had him in my life during the years we shared as county prosecutors. May the joy of all that you shared together be of comfort to you now. Sharon Ransavage
Jack Brogan
January 24, 2012
I will be forever grateful to Mr Carluccio for being the Dignified and Honest Public Servant he was as the Ocean County Prosecutor. May He Rest In Peace,and God Bless His Family.
Rosemary Carluccio Fiorillo
January 24, 2012
Dear Judith and Family,
I'm regret not being with my sister Rita and John this passed August when Dan graciously met with them to reconnect with cousins. We were the other Keansburg Carluccio's, Sal's children. Since reading Dan's family history, I've joined Ancestry.com to continue with what Dan started, and so much wanted to get to meet your family. Any information I gather, I will be sure to pass on to you, I know how much Dan would have received. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
KevinMarie Moore
January 24, 2012
Dear Judith and Family,
I first met Dan when we were all in your play in Homldel. We had such fun together. Judith, I so admired Dan as I do you. Two compassionate, kind and thoughtful people. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
john papp
January 24, 2012
I am soory to hear about my twin passing away.
I lived in Tom's river in the late 70'S and Danning and I always had pople stopping us and thinking we were the other person.
Nice guy! god Bless you Danny.
john papp
Russ Molloy
January 24, 2012
I first met Dan when he was named the head of the Governor's Authorities Unit and I joined his staff as Deputy Director. He personified the concept of a dedicated public servant yet did so with grace and humor. It's a loss for all of New Jersey. My sincere condolences to Judy and the family he so adored.
richard chinery
January 24, 2012
I,m very sad , Dan was a mentor to me, we had many talks about social evolution, politics, and good literature, I worked for him, the most intelligent boss I ever served. Certainly will miss him, my wishes for his wife and family are his memories they will have and cherish,,, I will miss him and so will the people he helped throughout his life. Dick Chinery (Delaware)
Helen E. Fitzsimmons
January 24, 2012
Dan Carluccio exhibited passion and humanity in a trial in which he excoriated the killer for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of his victim's body to ease her family's pain. He demonstrated rare courage with his tenacity in a mob murder trial in the face of death threats. He set the bar for what a county prosecutor and true humanitarian should be. I send prayers and deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Patsy Shields-lynch
January 24, 2012
We have been friends with all family members since we all went to the pool together in the Burg. We met again in Toms River. Danny will be missed by all who knew him.
Patsy Shields-lynch
Carole Huet
January 24, 2012
My condolences to the family. I took a small part in his campaign for Congress in the early 70's. It was an experience I remember as Dan was such a bright and inspiring candidate. A true class act!
Sincerely,
Carole Huet (Strada)
Don Ambrose
January 24, 2012
Dan and I grew up together in the "Burg." He never forgot his roots. I remember sharing memories with him in the Courthouse a few years ago and laughing heartily. Dan was a class act and I am very sorry to learn of his passing.
Debbie Lockowitz-Clark
January 23, 2012
So sorry to hear about Dannys' passing. My thoughts are with you Judy and also with Michel and Matthew. It has been a lot of years since I babysat your children on Blue Jay Drive. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Ben Brockwell
January 23, 2012
Dan Carluccio was one of my all-time best friends. We almost got him elected to Congress in the 1970s. We had so much fun beating around Ocean, Burlington, and Camden Counties playing video games until the dim hours of the morning trying to get the right political endorsements. The way politics is really played. No one ever spoke more eloquently from the heart with such conviction. Dan's heroes were Abraham Lincoln and Clarence Darrow. My hero was Dan Carluccio. I will never forget you my friend. Never.
January 23, 2012
Dan was the ultimate attorney.
As a former O.C. Sheriff's Officer, I was regularly in the presence of Mr. Carluccio, and he was the consumate professional for his clients, yet never failed to thank the law enforcement community for their service. My heart goes out to his family, and those who were positively affected by Dan's service.
Bill Sheehan, Potomac Falls, VA.
January 23, 2012
The classiest individual to ever be called Mr Prosecutor.God Bless Him and May He Rest In Peasce.Amen
Patricia Moore
January 23, 2012
With deepest regrets and sorrow. I know the passing of Dan must be very difficult for you and your family.
Love,
Pat and Jim
Diane Clayton
January 23, 2012
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Mr. Carluccio. My only experience with him was that we worked on a play together at OCC. He was a very nice man, and I have never heard a word to the contrary about him. May he rest in peace.
Robert DiBella
January 23, 2012
Dan was a great man and an outstanding lawyer. I consider it a privilege to have known him.
Claire O'Neill
January 23, 2012
So sorry to hear about your loss. Danny will always be fondly remembered by all of the O'Neill Family and our many good times together in Queeche, Vermont.
Sincerely,
Claire O'Neill
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