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and a member of the Farmingdale Knights of Columbus. He also proudly served as a member of the Farmingdale planning board.
William resides in South Huntington with his wife Christina, and their twins Gracie and Billy. In his spare time, William enjoys playing golf and going to the beach.
Thomas Gunnip Funeral Director
Thomas J. Gunnip is a First Generation Funeral Director with over 43 years’ experience as a Funeral Director.
Born in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn and raised in Seaford, New York. Upon completion of High School, He attended Post Jr. College and joined the Marine Corp Reserves. He attended American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Empire State College.
Tom joined the McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home in 1991. He is a member of the New York State Funeral Directors Association, Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association and the Sunrise Detachment of the Marine Corps League.
Tom lives in Bethpage with his wife Christine. He has two daughters and five grandchildren.
Karen Willig Administrative Assistant
Karen P. Willig, a 23 year resident of Seaford started out as a Farmingdale renter with her husband of 30 years. While staying home to raise their 5 children, Karen volunteered on many committees with the PTA of Seaford Harbor School. She was a class parent for many years, she volunteered with the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, the Boy Scouts of Nassau County, and Coached Soccer through PAL. Karen taught Religious Education at St. William the Abbot and volunteered for the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She also helped to run support groups and activities for new mothers and their families at the Midshore Mothers’ Center/National Association of Mothers’ Center for 18 years. Karen then went to work full time as a supervisor at Kohl’s Department Stores. Deciding she wanted a job that truly helped people and knowing a friend in the business, Karen saw an opportunity to once again be of assistance to the community and to do a job that requires compassion, ethics, and a big heart. Karen began her career as Administrative Assistant at McCourt and Trudden on May 1st, 2014. It was one of the best decisions she ever made.
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