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STAFF SPOTLIGHT - Jim LiVecchi, Maintenance Director - Coach, Teacher, Dad
My history goes way back with the Perotto family, as far back as grammar school. Because of this, the funeral home was on my radar for as long as I can remember and I’ve always respected all that g...
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Viewing the Deceased
The tradition of a wake
The rituals and ceremonies surrounding death serve important functions. Since the beginning of human history, we have marked death with a vast variety of rituals and ceremo...
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
STAFF SPOTLIGHT – Cathy Clark, Administrative Assistant & Lover of Big Families
To be honest, when I answered the employment post I was not aware it was a position working at a funeral home. After a wonderful interview with Paul Perotto I felt very comfortable and at eas...
Thursday, August 17, 2017
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
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...
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 ...
The Art of Balance with Grief
“The need of mourning requires us to embrace the pain of our loss—is something we naturally don’t want to do. It is easier to avoid, repress, or deny the pain of grief than it is to confront ...
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Carina DiFrancesco, Funeral Director with a Twist
Funeral Director: spunky, colorful, vibrant… funny? Is this possible? Yes! Carina DiFrancesco carries a sense of humor that will send you rolling off your chair with laughter! She joine...
A Child's Grief
Grief is complicated, messy, confusing, and painful. It is hard enough for us to understand grief within ourselves. It is often even more difficult to know how to support children through their gri...
Dave Perotto, Horticulturalist & Funeral Director
Funeral Director and Vice President of Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc., Dave Perotto, “The younger, better looking brother…” I recall this quippy one-liner on the day I met Dave with hi...
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