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Support Groups

Not everyone considers support groups as a means for laying the groundwork for healing. Some may resist this idea altogether. Though the idea of participating in a support group may seem “not their...
By Carla Tanguay
In Support Groups
Wednesday, March 8, 2017

How to Help a Grieving Friend

You just found out that your best friend’s mother died. Or a coworker lost her spouse. Grief is difficult, and as much as we want to help, sometimes we don’t know how. We want to be a good friend, ...
By Carla Tanguay
In Staff Spotlight: Andrea Piccone, Administrative Assistant & Much More!
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Staff Spotlight: Andrea Piccone, Administrative Assistant & Much More!

Born and raised in Rochester, in the Town of Gates, 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 States ar...
By Andrea Piccone
In Staff Spotlight: Andrea Piccone, Administrative Assistant & Much More!
Wednesday, February 15, 2017

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
In Bartolomeo & Perotto Celebrates Life in Non-Traditional Funeral Services
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
In Bartolomeo & Perotto Celebrates Life in Non-Traditional Funeral Services
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
In The Loss of a Spouse
Wednesday, January 25, 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
In The Loss of a Spouse
Wednesday, January 25, 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 ...