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He was part-owner of another Long Island funeral home before starting the Bryant Funeral Home in Setauket. Through his encouragement, his three sons entered the family business as licensed funeral directors themselves. Arthur had over 50 years of experience in his chosen field, and held many positions in his community.
His volunteerism included his lifelong membership at the First United Methodist Church in Port Jefferson where he served many, many years as Sunday school superintendent. Arthur was a proud 75 year member of the Setauket Fire Department, a member and past commander of American Legion Harbor Post 417 and the VFW.
Art and Mart were married for over 50 years and enjoyed traveling throughout the western states and especially loved Alaska and California.
Fred Bryant
President
Fred Bryant was born and raised in Port Jefferson. He received his degree in Mortuary Science from Farmingdale University. After he graduated, Fred joined the family business at the Bryant Funeral Home in Setauket, where he has worked for over the past 40 years. Fred’s family and ancestors have been actively involved in this community for many generations.
Mr. Bryant is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the New York State Funeral Director Association (NYSFD), Board Member
of the Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association (NSFDA), and Cremation Association of North America (CANA). Fred is a trustee and serves on the board of many organizations and institutions in his community.
Fred currently lives in Port Jefferson with his wife, Debbie. Together they have 7 children and 6 grandchildren.
Sergio R. Benites
Managing Partner
Sergio R. Benites has always been passionate about helping people through difficult moments. This led him to embark on a long-standing career in Funeral Services. Sergio joined the Bryant family in 2018, and quickly became a valuable member of the Three Village community.
Throughouthiscareer,Sergio’sexperience as a Funeral Director and Manager at the ThomasF.DaltonFuneralHomeshasbeen marked by quality and compassionate services. He has counseled numerous families and mentored newly licensed funeral directors in the practice of funeral services.
Sergio has a degree in Mortuary Sciences from Nassau Community College, is a NYS Licensed Funeral Director, and actively participates in the Three Village Chamber of Commerce, local parishes, and the Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association. He lives in Greenlawn with his wife, Cathleen, and their two sons, Patrick and Nathan. In his spare time Sergio enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking, kayaking, painting, and otherwise enjoying nature.
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