Giovanni Staccuneddu

Giovanni Staccuneddu,"John the plumber" a man whose laughter was as infectious as his passion for plumbing, passed away surrounded by the love of his family in Fort Lee, NJ, on September 7, 2025. Born on December 21, 1968, in the bustling streets of New York, Giovanni quickly became known as the master plumber, the master of disasters, and the man who could always be counted on for a joke or two. He was the life of the party and the soul of the pipes.

His wife, Karen, the love of his life, was his steadfast partner in every adventure and misadventure. Together with their daughter, Nicole, and his parents, Antonietta and Antonio, Giovanni created a home filled with laughter, music, and the occasional plumbing emergency. They were his heart, his audience, and his biggest fans.

Giovanni's work was not just a job; it was a calling. Pipes and wrenches were his instruments, and bathrooms and kitchens his stage. He took immense pride in his craft, and his reputation as a plumbing virtuoso was well-earned. His colleagues in the trades often said that if Giovanni couldn't fix it, it wasn't broken-it was just an opportunity for a new joke.

When he wasn't knee-deep in a plumbing puzzle, Giovanni could be found casting a line in Montauk, NY, or lounging on the beach, his happy place. A true sports enthusiast, he bled blue for his beloved NY Rangers and could talk football stats with the best of them. But the real score was how many smiles he could coax out of those around him.

Giovanni was a man of many talents, and fixing things was at the top of the list. His backyard, affectionately known as "his shop," was a testament to his handiness and creativity. There, amid the strains of classic rock and roll, he would tinker away, always conjuring up new ways to help his family and friends, often with a punchline at the ready.

Animals had a special place in Giovanni's heart, particularly his dogs, Gino and Tigger. They were his sidekicks, his confidants, and partners in crime. The neighborhood dogs knew him as the friendly guy who always had a pat on the head and a joke to share; indeed, he was the unofficial dog whisperer of Fort Lee.

To say Giovanni was funny would be an understatement. He was a comic genius in his own right, turning life's little quirks into a rolling comedy routine. Handy and kind, he had a knack for making everyone feel at ease, always ready with a quip to lighten the mood or a tool to fix a problem.

Today, as we bid farewell to Giovanni, we do so with a chuckle and a smile, for that is how he would have wanted it. His legacy is not just in the pipes he fixed or the jokes he told, but in the countless moments of joy he brought to all who knew him. Giovanni Staccuneddu, the man, the myth, the plumber, will be dearly remembered and sorely missed. And though he's laid down his wrench, the echo of his laughter will forever resonate through the pipes of our hearts.