Meet Our Staff - St. Clair Shores & Sterling Heights, MI

Paul R. Calcaterra

President

Paul was born and raised in Detroit. After graduating high school, he attended Michigan State and Wayne State University, receiving his Mortuary Science Degree. He is a second generation funeral director raised in a family dedicated to funeral business. He is a member of San Francesco & St. John Vianni Parish. His many memberships include Past President of Americans of Italian Origin, Past President of San Francesco Orphans Club and Bowling League, and Past President of Italian American Chamber of Commerce. Paul and his wife Suzan now reside in Shelby Township. Their children include Paul M., Bonnie, David, Christine, Kim and Kelly. He is a proud Papa to his grandchildren.

Telephone: 1-586-977-7300

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Rick L. Garofola

Managing Partner / Licensed Funeral Director

Rick was born and raised in East Detroit (Eastpointe). After graduating from Walsh College with a Bachelors in Finance, Rick attended Wayne State University to pursue his Mortuary Science degree. He proceeded to graduate as Valedictorian of his class in 1987.  He has dedicated over thirty years to helping families in their time of need. Rick is an active member of the Catholic Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus with his Third and Fourth degree. Rick resides with his wife, Lisa, and their two daughters, Kristie and Gina

Telephone: 1-586-977-7300

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Matthew K. Manzella

Licensed Funeral Director

Matthew was born in Lapeer and raised in Armada. He is a graduate of Armada High School and the Macomb Academy of Arts & Sciences. Following high school, Matthew attended Wayne State University earning degrees in Psychology and Mortuary Science, becoming a licensed funeral director in 2011 and joining the funeral home in 2017.

He is very compassionate and pays close attention to the small details, not just the large, ensuring families receive the best experience.

Matthew, his wife Rebecca and daughter Ophelia, reside in Mount Clemens where they are active members of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys spending time with family and friends and working on projects around the house. 

Telephone: 1-586-977-7300

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Joseph Richard Tabbi

Funeral Director-Pastor

Joe was born in Detroit and raised in St. Clair Shores. He started his career with Bagnasco Funeral Home in 1962 and was an owner from 1983 until 1995.  Joe graduated from the Wayne State University Department of Mortuary Science. He also attended Burien School of Bible and Lake Charles Bible Seminary and received his Doctorate of Theology. Joe is now the Pastor of the Family Life Community Church in South Lyon, which is a member of the Michigan District of the Assemblies of God. He is a Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and the Sarasota Academy of Counselors. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and is a Life Member of D.A.V., the American Legion and the V.F.W. He is involved in many activities in the St. Clair Shores Metro East Area. He is a Life Member of the Shorewood Kiwanis and the recipient of the Hixson Award. Joe is also affiliated with the Detroit Tigers organization. Joe and his wife Joann are the parents of daughter Gina Marie and son Richard. He is the proud grandfather of Angelina, Christopher, Adriana Marie and Valentina.

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Donald J. Kulaszewski

Licensed Funeral Director

Edward Bruinsma

Licensed Funeral Director

Ed was born in The Netherlands and was raised in Holland, Michigan.  After High School, Ed moved to the Detroit area to pursue funeral service.  He was honored with his 40 year's of service award in May of 2019.  Ed has been active in the Lutheran Church since he moved to the Detroit area and currently is a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Port Huron.  Ed has been a member of Shorewood Kiwanis in St. Clair Shores since 1994 serving as president 4 times.  He has a family of 11 children and 15 grandchildren.  Ed's main goal is to serve families with honesty and compassion through this difficult time.

Brian Carl Moler

Accounting Administrator / Directors Assistant

Brian was born in Grosse Pointe Woods and raised in Detroit and Harper Woods. He graduated from Bishop Gallagher High School in 1987. He then attended Macomb Community College. He started working in the funeral business in December 1988. Brian currently handles most of the accounting functions of our funeral homes in addition to being well versed in just about everything else that we do!  Brian is a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Brian and his wife Janet now reside in Metamora, MI. Their children include Kayla, Tyler, Shelby and Zachary.

Telephone: 1-586-977-7300

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Bob Reige

Preneed Counselor / Funeral Assistant

Telephone: 1-586-746-4209

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Amanda LePage

Office Manager

Bill Cucinello

Funeral Assistant

Vince Carver

Funeral Assistant

Lou Fischione

Funeral Assistant

Richard Koscielski

Funeral Assistant

Manny Moceri

Funeral Assistant

Jim Salassa

Funeral Assistant

Donna Zacharius

Funeral Assistant

Mike Covatch

Funeral Assistant

Bob Koch

Funeral Assistant

Ron Garofolo

Funeral Assistant