Meet Our Family

	Dave Perotto Vice-President/Funeral Director Born May 17, 1969 in Rochester to Philip & Dorothy (Entress) Perotto. A 1987 graduateof Aquinas Institute, I continued my education at Cornell University in 1991. A few years later in 1994, I graduated from Simmons Mortuary Institute and joined my family as licensed funeral director. I live in Greece with my wife, Jackie (Reynolds) whom I met while at Aquinas. My hobbies are scuba diving, hiking in the Adirondacks, fishing & bowhunting. I enjoy starting my days at the Northwest YMCA, spending time in the weight room as well as cardiovascular area. That experience was so gratifying that I joined the YMCA board of managers to give back to the organization. This year will be a challenging one as I have volunteered to chair the Invest in Youth Campaign, raising funds so that all can afford membership at the YMCA. People ask me all the time "Why do you work as a funeral director?" My response is always the same. It is extremely rewarding to help people as they recover from the loss of a loved one. I can't think of a more gratifying profession than ours. Contact this staff member

	Joe Bianchi Funeral Director I was born, raised and have been a life long resident in the Town of Greece. I am the second of seven children of the late William J. Bianchi and Sheila Flynn Bianchi who is still smiling and singing. I joined the 50 year old club in 2008. I married Cathie Gunther in 1981. We have three beautiful daughters; Amy, Megan, and Joanna and our trusted four legged friend Sweet-Pea. I enjoy studying the martial art of Aikido and Iaido swordsmanship. I am a 1976 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. I began my employment with Eastman Kodak Company in 1978. In 1991 I received an Associates Degree in Computer Science from Empire State college. In 2001 I joined Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc. on a part-time basis thanks to my friend, Bill Padulo. My primary duties were to assist during visiting hours and help in the morning with the staffing of Funerals. It was during this time the Perotto's pointed out to me a potential path for a career change within this profession, so I enrolled in Simmons Institute of Mortuary Science. I retired from Eastman Kodak Company in 2003. In 2004 I obtained an Associates Degree in Mortuary Science from Simmons Institute. In 2004 I joined the Bartolomeo & Perotto Staff full time. In 2005 I received my Funeral Director's License and have been a proud member of the Bartolomeo & Perotto staff since. I am a member of the Italian American Sports Club, 1250 Buffalo Road and a Parishioner of St. Lawrence Church. Contact this staff member

	Michael P. Perotto President/Funeral Director I was born to Philip Perotto & Dorothy (Entress) Perotto in 1967. I am married to Gay Perotto. We reside in Greece with our two sons, Michael & Jonathan, and our trusted companion "Buddy." I am a graduate of Most Precious Blood School in 1981, graduate of Aquinas Institute in 1985, and a graduate of Canton College in 1987 with an AAS in Mortuary Science. My family and I are currently members of St. Lawrence Church where our children currently attend St. Lawrence Elementary School. Our oldest son, Michael will be attending Aquinas Institute in the fall where he will begin the Perotto family's second generation of attendance. I am very active with youth activities in and around the Town of Greece. I have been an assistant coach for the Greece Chargers Football for more than 4 years. Myself, with the help of many others, founded Greece's first and only youth program for Lacrosse (Greece Storm). I currently serve as Storm President and assist in coaching the 5th & 6th grade level. I have been active in Greece Rotary for over 13 years. Many of the programs seen in and around the town that involve projects for disadvantaged children have been made possible with the assistance of Greece Rotary. I served the Rochester Genesee Valley Funeral Directors Association for many years and served at its highest level as President. Currently I serve as a board member for Preferred Funeral Directors. Preferred is seen as one of the leading Funeral Service organizations in the country. Membership in Preferred (Family Owned Funeral Homes only) has allowed me to bring the newest and freshest ideas possible to the Rochester Community. Membership is by invitation only. I have many different hobbies and interests. I guess you could say I have a passion for the outdoors. I enjoy skiing, hunting, fishing, hiking, golf and observing wildlife. Since as far back as I can possibly remember, I always wanted to become a Funeral Director. At a very early age I could tell you the year of dad's hearse, model number and make. Every day I am honored to assist families at one of the most difficult times in their lives. Every day I am able to make a difference. It is because of this honor and privilege to serve others that I look forward to the challenge of assisting the next family. Contact this staff member

	Philip Perotto Funeral Director/Owner I am a nephew to the founders, George & Frances Bartolomeo and cousin to Peter W. Giullari. I reside in the City of Rochester (Charlotte) with my wife Dorothy (Entress) Perotto. I am the proud father to three children, Michael, David, and Roseann. I am a Veteran of the United States Air Force. I am a Graduate of Simmons School of Mortuary Science. I am a parishioner at Our Mother of Sorrows Church where my wife Dorothy and I serve as Eucharistic Ministers. I served as Past President of Rochester Genesee Valley Funeral Director's Association; Past Regional Governor New York State Funeral Director's Association (NYSFDA)- Group I; Past Secretary/Treasurer of NYSFDA; Past Vice President of NYSFDA; Past President of the New York State Funeral Directors Association; Greece Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Committee. In 2004 I was awarded with the Greece Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year Award. I regularly enjoy attending Syracuse University Basketball Games. I enjoy the outdoors and spending time hunting with my children and friends. I have over the years enjoyed many different disciplines of competitive shooting. I enjoy watching and supporting my grandsons, Michael & Jonathan in their many sports activities and I rarely miss a game. I was drawn to Funeral Service at a very early age. I have worked diligently over my career to continually create an atmosphere at our Funeral Home of compassion, understanding and excellence. I am and continue to be our own worst critic, driving my sons and staff to continually improve their Funeral Directing skills. Contact this staff member

	William Padulo Personnel Manager/Funeral Director I was born in 1967 to Joseph B. and Betty Ann (Angelone) Padulo in Rochester, where we lived on McNaughton St. along with my sister Joanne (Larry) Thomas. I attended Most Precious Blood School from grades 1-8, graduating in 1981. I graduated from Aquinas Institute in 1985 and went to SUNY Canton College in Canton, NY. Having been friends with the Perotto Family since the 3rd grade, I would often spend time at the funeral home and as I grew older I would help out at the funeral home, usually driving limousine on funerals or helping out at calling hours. In 1992 I started working full time and decided to further my education and obtain my Funeral Director's License. I graduated from Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in Syracuse in January of 1994 and became a Licensed Funeral Director in 1995. I have been a Greece resident since 1988 and in 1994 I married Ellen Schmidt who is a lifelong Greece resident and a teacher's assistant at Lakeshore Elementary. We have two beautiful daughters together, Hannah and Sarah who attend Odyssey Academy and Lakeshore Elementary. We are parishioners at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, where Ellen coaches both of our girls basketball teams. I am also an assistant coach for Sarah's Soccer Team with GGSL and an assistant coach for Sarah's Greece Little League softball team. In our spare time we enjoy watching basketball games, going out to dinner with friends, spending time with our neighbors, families, and enjoying our swimming pool. I feel very fulfilled being a funeral director. To have the opportunity to guide people through the toughest time of their lives is a great privilege. It is very rewarding to have people really appreciate all that you do for them and over the years I have met many people who have become my friends. It really is a great honor to be there for families in the community. Contact this staff member

	Michael Latore Funeral Director I was born in 1968 to Samuel and Geraldine (Blandino) Latore in Rochester. I attended St. Philip Neri Elementary School graduating in 1983. I then attended Edison Tech high school and graduated in 1987 and then on to MCC. In September of 1995 I graduated from Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in Syracuse and in 1996 became a licensed funeral director. I live in Irondequoit and am married to Carmen (Ortiz) Latore. We have a son Taryn. We attend St. Ritas Church in Webster. We volunteer our time with the Irondequoit & Webster Soccer Leagues. Everyday I look forward to assisting families through a very difficult time in their lives. It is this challenge, and my own personal ability to meet this challenge, that reaffirms my decision to become a Funeral Director. Contact this staff member

	Rosalind Secondino Office Manager I was born in Batavia, NY to John B. & Laura (Cervone) Bonarigo. I attended and graduated John F. Kennedy Elementary School. I am a graduate of Batavia High School. I obtained an Associates degree in accounting from Rochester Business Institute. I currently reside in the town of Greece, NY with my husband Richard G. Secondino. Mother of Kimi M. (Paul) Pecorella & Richard J. (Emilee) Secondino. Grandmother of Kaili E. Pecorella & Kirstin A. Pecorella. Future grandmother of Gavin Richard Secondino (May 2009). "Mother" of two furry Shih tzu companions, Mia & Josh. I enjoy reading, movies, dining out and shopping. I assist Bill Padulo with the Funeral Home's monthly support groups and find a great deal of comfort knowing I helped to make a difference in someone's life. I am a member of St. Lawrence Church. Contact this staff member

	Diane Schwenk-Gallagher Secretary I was born in Rochester, NY to Andreas & Marion (Lemcke) Schwenk. I grew up in Kendall, and graduated high school from Kendall Jr. & Sr. High. I am married to my husband Scott Gallagher. I am mother to Paula (Anthony) Giardino & Nicole. I am a proud grandmother to Allanah Jae Giardino. I have two Pomeranians, Charlie & Sierra. I enjoy camping, and vacationing in Sarasota, Florida. I like to paint pictures (art, inherited from my father). My husband and I enjoy making our own wine, and have won awards for it. I enjoy working with Rosalind, as we have worked together for over 23 Years. Contact this staff member

	Paul Perotto Business Manager Contact this staff member

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