Bartolomeo & Perotto Blog Posts

Andrea Piccone, Administrative Assistant, Artist & So Much More!

Born and raised in Rochester, in the town of Gates, and I’ve lived my whole life in this area. My roots go back to Sicily where all of my grandparents were born. They immigrated to the United State...
By Andrea Ruggieri
Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Bartolomeo & Perotto Celebrates Life in Non-Traditional Funeral Services

Traditional thinking about funeral services generally includes religious elements, such as holding such services in a house of worship and by honoring the departed with blessings, liturgies, the re...
By Milton Moyes
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

The Loss of a Spouse

Whether expected or sudden, young or old, the death of a spouse is one of the most difficult and overwhelming losses one can face. Losing a spouse brings unique challenges and feelings. You have lo...
By Carla Tanguay
Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Bill Padulo, Funeral Director & Pool Patron

From the time I was a little boy I was known as a “People Person.” Being one of the youngest families on our street, I was known to wander from home to home helping neighbors with chores or just vi...
By Bill Padulo
Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home Adds Kiosk to Share Memories

We at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home live and work by our motto, “A Life Remembered, Lives On,” and in that vein are constantly seeking out ways to enhance the remembrance of loved ones duri...
By Milton Moyes
Thursday, December 29, 2016

Staff Spotlight: Michael Perotto, Funeral Director

If you’ve been to Bartolomeo & Perotto for a visitation, service or for your own family needs, there are certain steadfast faces that you are greeted by. One of them is President and co-owner o...
By Andrea Ruggieri
Friday, December 16, 2016

Food in Funeral Homes

Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home to Offer Food to the Bereaved Food has been an integral component of the grieving process since mankind first started holding formal funeral ceremonies. In fa...
By Milton Moye
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Previous Posts

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 ...