Past Presidents

NYSFDA has been led by distinguished funeral directors from across New York State. Below is a record of our past presidents.

2020-Current

Scott C. Hendrix
Scott C. Hendrix 2025
John O. D'Arienzo
John O. D'Arienzo 2024
Robert J. Hogan
Robert J. Hogan 2023
John J. Kelly
John J. Kelly 2022
William J. Villanova
William J. Villanova 2021
Richard J. Sullivan
Richard J. Sullivan 2020

2010-2019

Jeffrey A. Jennings
Jeffrey A. Jennings 2019
Wesley A. “Andy” Powell, CFSP
Wesley A. “Andy” Powell, CFSP 2018
Walter J. Kent
Walter J. Kent 2017
Douglas R. Brueggemann
Douglas R. Brueggemann 2016
Robert C. Enos
Robert C. Enos 2015
Francis “Joe” Martin Jr
Francis “Joe” Martin Jr 2014
Timothy P. Doyle, CFSP
Timothy P. Doyle, CFSP 2013
Beatrice E. Lewanduski, CFSP
Beatrice E. Lewanduski, CFSP 2012
S. Scott Mason, CFSP
S. Scott Mason, CFSP 2011
Richard T. Hazzard, CFSP*
Richard T. Hazzard, CFSP* 2010

2000-2009

Gordon R. Terry, CFSP
Gordon R. Terry, CFSP 2009
Scott B. Anthony
Scott B. Anthony 2008
John C. Sommese
John C. Sommese 2007
Douglas R. Wilson
Douglas R. Wilson 2006
Thomas L. Kearns
Thomas L. Kearns 2005
Patricia Knight Scholl
Patricia Knight Scholl 2004
James P. Nolan Jr.*
James P. Nolan Jr.* 2003
Mark C. Kowalczyk*
Mark C. Kowalczyk* 2002
Philip P. Perotto
Philip P. Perotto 2000

1990-1999

John J. Hogan Jr.*
John J. Hogan Jr.* 1999
Donald L. Calarco
Donald L. Calarco 1998
Wayne C. Baxter*
Wayne C. Baxter* 1997
Edward J. Garrity*
Edward J. Garrity* 1996
Martin J. Way Jr
Martin J. Way Jr 1994
Terry G. Van Valkenburgh*
Terry G. Van Valkenburgh* 1993
William J. McCormack
William J. McCormack 1992
Brian A. Roberts
Brian A. Roberts 1991

1980-1989

William E. McVeigh*
William E. McVeigh* 1987
Lester R. Grummons, CFSP*
Lester R. Grummons, CFSP* 1984

1970-1979

Anthony P. Amigone Sr.*
Anthony P. Amigone Sr.* 1977
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* Deceased