Our Caring Staff
Committed to assisting you in commemorating your cherished one, our team possesses extensive experience in serving families from diverse backgrounds. We are accessible round the clock, reachable through email or phone, ensuring continuous support whenever you need it. With patience, compassion, and unwavering professionalism, our team remains dedicated and readily available to attend to your needs.
Son of our founder Anthony D. Lacerenza, Richard was President and Funeral Director of Lacerenza Funeral Home from 1949 - 2016. He set the standard in funeral care in the greater Stamford area for over 65 years. Richard passed away on March 2, 2015.
Jerry is the fourth generation of our family to serve “Lacerenza’s”. He is the President and Senior Director at Lacerenza’s, with nearly 20 years of experience serving Stamford area families. Born and Raised in Stamford, Jerry graduated from Westhill High School and Lincoln College of New England where he obtained a degree in Mortuary Science. He is a member of the CFDA, and NFDA and is involved in various community organizations and clubs, and is active with Stamford Recreation, Little League, and softball. All preparation services are done on Lacerenza's premises. Jerry learned the art from several well-rounded embalmers as well as attending many training seminars throughout the country. He lives in Stamford.
Jerry is a licensed funeral director at Lacerenza’s. Jerry has served Lacerenza services, wakes, memorials, and other funeral planning for nearly twenty years.
Our newest team member Jesse was born and raised in Stamford. He graduated from Westhill High School and the University of New Haven. He then attended The American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York City and graduated. Soon after becoming licensed, he accepted a position at his Alma Mater in the city where he now teaches Embalming and Cremation courses. Growing up Jesse played baseball for North Stamford Little League. While attending Westhill he was active in their theater program but nowadays he can be found on stage at Curtain Call.
Toni has been a licensed funeral director at Lacerenza’s for over twenty years. She is the daughter of Richard, our past-president, and served under him from 1998 continuing till the present. She handles all facets of funeral care.
Our familiar faces who are dedicated to the the Parking Lots, or assisting in other various ways.
Our familiar faces who are dedicated to the the Parking Lots, or assisting in other various ways.
Our familiar faces who are dedicated to the the Parking Lots, or assisting in other various ways.
Our familiar faces who are dedicated to the the Parking Lots, or assisting in other various ways.
Our familiar faces who are dedicated to the the Parking Lots, or assisting in other various ways.
Our familiar faces who are dedicated to the the Parking Lots, or assisting in other various ways.
