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his thoughts changed and wanted to help and serve the families that we serve today. Being active in the community as well as local law enforcement support.
Peter was a proud graduate of the American Academy McAllister Institute of Mortuary Science graduating Cume Laud. Peter is very active in the community helping at all times.
Peter is a local resident with his wife and children that enjoy the Jersey Shore and visiting Florida in the cold months.
SHawN a. BUKOfSKY Director
NJ Funeral Director License #5071
PA Funeral Director License #FDL000795
A local boy, Shawn was born in Perth Amboy and was raised and resided in the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township. As a young boy, Shawn was always found “around town” with his parents, grandparents and friends. He attended Woodbridge Township Public Schools, ultimately graduating from Colonia High School then moving on to Kean University, studying business management. Shawn then applied and was accepted to Mercer County Community College, School of Funeral Service Education. In his time within the program, he was appointed the leadership role of embalming lab captain as well as secretary of his class and graduated with honors.
Shawn is very active within the Woodbridge community including many town and church events as well as charity fundraisers. He currently holds the position of president of Middlesex and Somerset County Funeral Director’s Association and also serves on the Executive Board
of the Port Reading First Aid Squad as secretary. Shawn is both proud of his accomplishments and humbled to be able to serve the community that he has grown up in. Today, he and his wife Kira can be found around town at the many local restaurants and walking their dog, Zak. (Of whom gets Christmas and birthday presents from their many Port Reading neighbors)
JOSEpH p. Diaz Director
NJ JPO3841
Joe graduated from
New York Military
Academy in 1981, he continued his education at Mercer County Community College where he earned his Associates of Science Degree and the Certificate of Proficiency in Funeral Services. The completion of his National Board Exam, State of New Jersey Law Exam and a practical examination. He was awarded his practitioner of Mortuary Science license from the state of New Jersey in February of 1987.
Joe was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey to Dr. Julio C. and Barbara (nee: Kunzman) Diaz MD, and resided in Kearny and Newark before moving to Cedar Grove with his family. Joe was past president of the Kearny Lions Club with his father who was also past president. Joe coached football for the Kearny Generals, and also coached soccer in Jersey City and Cedar Grove. In May of 2001, Joe received the second highest award given to an alumni at New York Military Academy the Meritorious Service Award. Joe served as second vice president and is presently serving on the Board of the Associates of Graduates at New York Military Academy, and is a member of the Knights of Columbus, San Salvador Council No. 299 in Perth Amboy as a Third Degree
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