Meet Our Caring Staff

Christopher J. Duhaime, CFSP, CPC

President & Managing Partner

A third generation funeral director, Chris was born and raised in Bristol attending St. Ann Grammar School and St. Paul Catholic High School. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the former New England Institute Funeral Service College and received his license to practice funeral directing and embalming a year later.   With his experience at Funk's and in the community, he provides valuable knowledge to the families he serves. He enjoys playing goal for his ice hockey team, golf and skiing. Chris and his wife live in Bristol with their three children.

Ronald F. Duhaime

Vice-President & Senior Funeral Director

"Ron," a Bristol native, graduated from St. Ann Grammar School, Bristol Central High School, and New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences, Boston, Massachusetts with a degree in funeral service. Upon graduation in 1964, he was employed with his parents, Edgar F. and Dorothy M. Duhaime, at the Duhaime Funeral Home in Bristol. In 1980, he purchased the Funk Funeral Home from Augustus G. Funk, a fourth generation funeral director, and in 1990, Ron purchased the Duhaime Funeral Home and merged it with Funk, subsequently affiliating the businesses with Carriage Services of Connecticut in 1996.

He is a Sub-Registrar of Vital Statistics for the City of Bristol. He served six years with the Connecticut Army National Guards as a Medical Corpsman. He is a member of National Funeral Directors Association, a member and past board member of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association, and a member of the Hartford County Funeral Directors Association. He is a Corporator at the Bristol Hospital; he is also a member of the Bristol Historical Society and American Legion Seicheprey Post # 2, a life member of the Franco American War Veterans Post # 22, a life member of the Bristol Lodge of Elk’s # 1010, a member of the Palos Council # 35 Knights of Columbus, an honorary member of the M.B. Roddan Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, the French Businessmen Association, and a member of St. Ann Church.

Ron has been married to Emilie (Poitras) Duhaime since 1966, and they have two sons, Christopher, who works with him in the funeral home, and Craig, employed with United Airlines in Houston, Texas, and five grandchildren, Joel Richard, Nathan Christopher, Ava Monique, Erin Elizabeth, and Rachel Elizabeth Duhaime.

Emilie P. Duhaime

Funeral Director

Emilie, born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada, graduated from St. Ann Grammar School, Bristol Central High School, and Bristol Hospital School of Nursing and is a licensed Funeral Director. She is a member of the Quota International Club of Bristol and St. Ann Church where she is a member of the Ladies of St. Ann Society. Emilie takes pride in being responsible for the interior decorating of the funeral home. 

Emilie has been married to Ron Duhaime since 1966. They have two sons, Christopher, the firm's Managing Partner, and Craig, employed with United Airlines in Houston, Texas, and five grandchildren, Joel Richard, Nathan Christopher, Ava Monique, Erin Elizabeth, and Rachel Elizabeth Duhaime.

Anthony A. Lucibello, Jr.

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Anthony A. Lucibello, Jr. is a Connecticut licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1994. A 1988 graduate of North Haven High School, after graduation he later played football at Southern Connecticut State University. He then attended American Academy McAllister Institute in New York City and received an Associate degree in mortuary Science in 1994 from St. John’s University in New York. Anthony has been a High School Football coach in Connecticut for over 30 years. He joined our staff in January of 2021 and has been a great addition to the team at Funk Funeral Home. Anthony has a son Anthony III, daughters Isabella and Adrianna. Anthony currently resides in the Mt. Carmel section of Hamden.

Robert J. Herold

Office Manager

"Bob" was born in Oak Park, Illinois and is a 1973 graduate of Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, Illinois. He earned his Master's Degree from Central Connecticut State College, New Britain. He taught eighth grade mathematics for 17 years in Bristol and Avon and joined Funk Funeral Home in 1975. He has held his position of full-time office manager at Funk since 1989. Bob and his wife, Vera, are active members of St. Andrew Lutheran Church and a number of other charitable organizations. They enjoy their granddaughters, Kasey, Kelly, and Kathryn Simpson as well as travel.

Danny Stange

Administration

Dan is a Bristol native and graduate of Bristol Central High School class of 1992, also a graduate of The New York Institute of Photography.  He enjoys spending time with his girlfriend Valerie and their cats, playing golf, Xbox, cooking and watching Formula 1 racing.

Thomas Brayne

Funeral Assistant since 2021

"Tom" lives in Bristol with his wife, MaryAnn.  He is a retired New Britain Firefighter and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Parish devoted to St. Ann Church, Bristol.  

Don DeCarlo

Funeral Assistant since 2013

 Don retired from the Connecticut Light & Power Company after 46 years of service in the field of construction. Don is a veteran of The United States Army, who served three years while stationed in Germany. He enjoys golfing and staying very active working outside taking care of his yard. Don resides in Wolcott with his wife, Susan.

Jillian Duclos

Funeral Assistant since 2019.

"Jill" is a native of Bristol and a 1999 graduate of Bristol Eastern High School.  She attended New England School of Hairdressing where she later received her cosmetology license.  She resides in Bristol with her husband, Reinaldo, and their two sons Reinaldo IV, and Gabriel.  She enjoys the beach with her family during the summer and watching her son, Reinaldo, play football.  She also enjoys watching her son, Gabriel, do gymnastics.  Having two boys definitely keeps her on her feet.  

Joel Duhaime

Funeral Assistant since 2016

Joel is Chris' son and Ron and Emilie's grandson.  He was born and raised in Bristol and graduated from St. Anthony Grammar School and St. Paul Catholic High School, Class of 2018.  Currently residing in the funeral home's Carriage House, he enjoys skiing and bike riding.  

Nathan Duhaime

Funeral Assistant since 2020

"Nate" Chris' son and Ron and Emilie's grandson, was born and raised in Bristol graduating from St. Anthony Grammar School and St. Paul Catholic High School, Class of 2020, where he played varsity soccer and baseball.  He also was a forward with the Middlesex Whalers and Hartford Junior WolfPack hockey clubs.  He is presently attending the University of Tampa where he plays on the roller hockey team. He enjoys golf and snowboarding.

Joe Kelaita

Funeral Assistant Since 2003

Joe retired from General Electric after 37 years as a Senior Engineer. He is a US Army veteran serving from 1966 to 1968. Both he and his wife Cheryl reside in Bristol. 

Patrick Levesque

Funeral Assistant since 2021

Patrick was born and raised in Bristol and graduated from St. Paul Catholic High School, Class of 2020 where he played varsity soccer.  He is currently attending Southern New Hampshire University.  He enjoys the outdoors- boating, biking, snowmobiling.  

Reginald Gorneault

Retired Funeral Assistant

"Reggie" served Funk's for 33 years until retiring in 2020.

He remains active and resides in Bristol.

Clayton J. Martin

Retired Funeral Assistant

"Clay" served Funk's for 27 years until retiring in 2020.

He and his wife, Carmen,  remain active and reside in Terryville.  The Army veteran serves as a member of the Military Funeral Honors rifle salute detail.

In Memory of Donald Ouellette

Retired Funeral Assistant

Don served Funk's for 17 years until retiring in 2020.

The United States Navy veteran died on August 2, 2021.