Cuttitta had been hospitalised in Rome with Covid-19 and died on Sunday following complications from the virus.
The former prop played for the Italy side who stunningly beat Scotland in their first Six Nations match in 2000.
He was the Azzurri captain 22 times in 69 appearances from 1990-2000, including at the 1995 Rugby World Cup, and went on to become a scrum coach for Scotland from 2009-15.
Born in Italy, Cuttitta and his twin brother Marcello Cuttitta – who also played for the national team – grew up in South Africa.
