Bartolomeo & Perotto Blog Posts

Bartolomeo & Perotto Examines Going “Green” In the Funeral Industry

While “going green” has been part of the American mainstream for at least the past three decades, the idea of “going green” as part and parcel of the funeral business has only recently begun to mak...
By M.J. Moye
In Green Funeral - M.J. Moye
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Hospice - The Anticipation of Grief

Death is not always sudden. When a loved one has a serious or terminal illness, it can seem like you are watching them fade away right before your eyes. An extended illness often provides loved one...
By Carla Tanguay
In Hospice - Carla T
Wednesday, July 26, 2017

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Joe Capuano, Funeral Director - Small, but Mighty

Before we dive deep into the history of Joe Capuano, here’s a little “Joe Trivia:”  Why the photo banner showcasing skateboarding? Many years ago, Joe decided at his daughter’s birthday party ...
By Andrea Ruggieri
In STAFF SPOTLIGHT - Joe Capuano
Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Death of a Statesman (Part II)—U.S. State Funeral Honorees

As noted in our May 24, 2017 blog - Death of a Statesman - Honoring Our Esteemed Leaders: In Death, “state funerals” are held in just about every country in the world. Such events serve to honor de...
By Milton Moyes
In Death of a Statesman (Part II)—U.S. State Funeral Honorees
Wednesday, July 5, 2017

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Andrea "Anne" Ruggieri, Marketing & Administraton, Soccer MOM, Lacrosse MOM

Hard to believe it’s been almost exactly two years working with the Perottos and the rest of the assorted and colorful crew at Bartolomeo & Perotto (aka: “Bart’s”) funeral home. In a previous b...
By Andrea Ruggieri
In Death of a Child
Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Grief that Transcends Words... Death of a Child

The loss of a child is an unimaginable, incomparable grief. It rarely follows the “rules” of grieving, tears apart families, and doesn’t end. When a child dies, the future itself is lost. Everythi...
By Carla Tanguay
In Death of a Child
Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Death of a Statesman—Honoring Our Esteemed Leaders in Death

The “state funeral” is held in just about every country of the world to publicly honor deceased leaders or others of national significance, and has been an important historical convention ever sinc...
By Milton Moyes
In Unexpected Grief...Death of a Pet
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
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Dealing with Grief & Sharing of Stories

It is within the first year following the death of a loved one (sometimes longer) that we are often stuck on the last images of them. Whether it be the vision as they passed on or at the funeral se...

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Curtis Birthwright -Teacher, Coach, Funeral Assistant/Driver, with a Side of Greeter

And a big side of smiles… Curtis hands them out in healthy portions at a time when you may need some warmth. He takes his job as Greeter with great pride. Curtis admits, “I have been told that my s...

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Norm Gerhard, Funeral Assistant & Scoutmaster

Norm!  In true Cheers fashion we exuberantly call his name as Norm Gerhard strolls in the funeral home door. Yes, we do have our fun at the funeral home where appropriate! Norm is one of our ...

John Harnischfeger, Funeral Assistant, Driver & Powerlifter

The stories behind the people that come to work at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home are quite intriguing. Really! There are some fascinating stories. Who knew we would have a State and Nationa...

Rejuvenation

Spring is a gratifying time of year. It promises the beginning of warmer weather, new life and rejuvenation. With refreshed energy and a sense of possibility, Spring offers hope for restoration in ...

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Debbie Valle, Funeral Assistant, Flower Runner & Grandmother

We are blessed by the extended team we have working here at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home. Our outer ring staff are an invaluable mainstay and frankly many of them may be just as recognizab...

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Bob Scarciotta, Funeral Assistant & Driver

Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home employs many different people for many different jobs that are not only vital to the success of our business, but more so for serving our families to the best ...