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Our building, which has undergone
Our History several renovations through the years,

passed the century milestone in 2007 and
Powell Funeral Home, Inc. was the business itself celebrated 100 years
established in 1908 by Frederick B. of service to the community in 2008.
Powell, originally operating under the
name of Powell & Robbins, Inc. Funeral After five generations and over 100 years
Directors and Embalmers. In 1922 the of continued service to Amityville and
name was changed to F.B. Powell & the surrounding communities we honor
Son when Benjamin F. Powell joined his our first three generations, Frederick B.
father in business. In 1931 C. Wesley Powell (1866-1934), Benjamin F. Powell
Powell, father of Wesley C. Powell (1890-1067), C. Wesley Powell (1908-
and grandfather of Wesley A. (Andy) 1990), and continue their tradition of
Powell, joined the firm. In 1952 the firm providing each family with the care and
incorporated as Powell Funeral Home, individual attention they deserve.
Inc. and moved to its present location at
67 Broadway, Amityville, N.Y. In March
of 1968 the firm name was changed to
Powell & Lieblang Funeral Home, Inc.
when John M. Lieblang became a partner.
In 1976 the name reverted back to Powell
Funeral Home, Inc. when Wesley C.
Powell, who was first associated with the
firm in 1948 as a young student, rejoined
the firm as a corporate officer. In 1979
his son, Wesley A. (Andy) Powell joined
the firm, becoming the fifth generation
of the family to enter the business and its
current manager.

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