Staff

Our dedicated staff members are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.

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Richard D. Lacerenza President / Funeral Director

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 March 2, 2015.

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Jerry Macari, Jr. President / Senior Licensed Funeral Director jerry@lacerenzafh.com

 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’ 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 with his wife, the former Amy Serricchio and their four children.

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Jerry Macari, Sr. Licensed Funeral Director

Jerry is a licensed funeral director at Lacerenza’s. Jerry has served Lacerenza services, wakes, memorials and other funeral planning for nearly twenty years.

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Jesse Latorraca Licensed Funeral Director jesse@lacerenzafh.com

Our newest team member Jesse was born and raised in Stamford. He graduated from Westhill High School and 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

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Toni Lacerenza Licensed Funeral Director

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.

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Frank Intrieri, Tom "Tucker " Costanzo, Biagio Fusaro, John Johnson , Dominick Gentile, John Rubino Familiar Faces

Our familiar faces who are dedicated to the the Parking Lots, or assisting in other various ways. 

Richard D. Lacerenza

President / Funeral Director
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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 March 2, 2015.

Jerry Macari, Jr.

President / Senior Licensed Funeral Director
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 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’ 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 with his wife, the former Amy Serricchio and their four children.

Jerry Macari, Sr.

Licensed Funeral Director
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Jerry is a licensed funeral director at Lacerenza’s. Jerry has served Lacerenza services, wakes, memorials and other funeral planning for nearly twenty years.

Jesse Latorraca

Licensed Funeral Director
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Our newest team member Jesse was born and raised in Stamford. He graduated from Westhill High School and 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 Lacerenza

Licensed Funeral Director
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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.

Frank Intrieri, Tom "Tucker " Costanzo, Biagio Fusaro, John Johnson , Dominick Gentile, John Rubino

Familiar Faces
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Our familiar faces who are dedicated to the the Parking Lots, or assisting in other various ways.