Brian Joseph Cavallaro of Woodstock , Georgia , passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on October 8 , 2020 at the age of 53.  Brian was one of those unique individuals that made a lasting impression on everyone he met.  He was truly larger than life with a laugh that could fill an auditorium and the ability to make everyone think they were the most important person in the room.  He was the center of attention at most family gatherings , and he will be missed by all.   Brian was a great husband and father to his wife Tracy and daughters Catherine and Caroline . T hey were truly the center of his universe.  He adored his three girls and any conversation with Brian would include numerous references to each of them.

Brian was born on December 18, 1966 in Bronx, NY .  He would often regale friends and strangers alike with humorous stories of his early days in the c ity.  He attended Paul D. Schreiber High School and State University of New York at Albany, before moving to the Atlanta area in 1993. He retained his distinctive New York accent and his friends often enjoyed seeing who could do the best Brian Cavallaro impression.  Brian and Tracy met in Atlanta and were married in 1997.

Brian was a successful Management Recruiter.  It was the perfect profession for someone who loved people and could strike up a conversation with absolutely anyone.  As a recruiter , he co - founded his own firm, International Training and Placement .  He was an active member of his community , serving as a Fourth -Degree Knight of Columbus, HOA and more.

In addition to Tracy, Caitie (19) and Caroline (17) Brian is survived by his mother Diane Shevlin Cavallaro and his father Tom Cavallaro and his wife Athene of Long Island, NY .  He also leaves a brother, Tom Jr. of New York and sisters Allie, Nicole , Christa and Marette as well as numerous nieces , nephews , and great-nephews.

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.lakesidefuneralhomega.com .  Lakeside Funeral Home (770) 293-2757 is honored to assist the Cavallaro Family. A visitation is scheduled for 3 - 6 PM on Thursday , October 1 5 at the Lakeside Funeral Home,121 Claremore Drive, Woodstock , GA 30188.  On the following day, Fri day , October 1 6 there will be a private graveside service for famil y.  A celebration of life will be announced once arrangements have been made.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital .  T he family is also accepting kind words, remembrances and pictures via briancavallaromemories@gmail.com .