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with his wife, Jennifer, and his two dogs Association (NYSFD), is the Vice-
Chloe & Coco. In his spare time David President of the Nassau-Suffolk
enjoys golfing, skiing, and playing the Funeral Directors Association
piano. (NSFDA) and a member of its Board
of Directors. Additionally, Richard is
Richard J. O’Shea, Jr. – Manager a Certified Funeral Celebrant, a 3rd
degree member of the Knights of
Richard J. O’Shea Jr. is a fourth Columbus, and a member of the Irish-
generation funeral director with over American Society of the Hamptons.
35 years of experience in every aspect
of funeral directing. Richard lives in Hampton Bays with
his wife, Jennine; his two sons, Ryan
Born in Middle Village, Queens and & Michael, and his two dogs, Hank
raised in Point Lookout, NY; Richard & Buster. In his spare time, Richard
attended Chaminade High School and enjoys cooking, tennis, and kayak
skipped his senior year for an early fishing.
admittance into Southampton College
of Long Island University at the age of Daniel G. Prunty - Director
16. While in college, Richard worked
in his family’s funeral home in Hampton Daniel G. Prunty was born in Jamaica,
Bays NY, assisting his father in the Queens and raised in Rosedale,
family business. Queens. In 1987, he joined the New
York City Police Department as a
After obtaining his B.A. in English Police Officer. Towards the end of his
Literature at the age of 20, Richard 20-year career, he decided to earn
enrolled in the prestigious American his degree in Mortuary Science from
Academy McAllister School of Nassau Community College. Retiring
Embalming (AAMI) in Manhattan from the Police Department and
while living and working at the Lynch receiving his degree in 2007, Dan
Funeral Home in Queens as he pursued joined The Ruland Funeral Home as a
his licensure as an NYS Funeral Resident Funeral Director and stayed
Director. Eventually, Richard returned on when he received his license
to Hampton Bays in 2008. In 2013, Dan became the
to work with his President of Cedar Grove Cemetery
father. After nearly in Patchogue.
a decade of service Dan is a member of the Nassau-Suffolk
to the people of Funeral Directors’ Association, the
Hampton Bays, New York State Funeral Directors’
Richard was asked to Association and the National Funeral
manage the Rocky Directors’ Association. He is also
Point Funeral Home a member of the New York 10-
in Rocky Point NY after the passing of 13 Association for Retired Police
its owner. Officers, Sons of AMVETS Post 111
in Patchogue and a Benefactor Life
In June of 1996, Richard was asked join Member of the
the Ruland Funeral Home as a Licensed National Rifle
Funeral Director and was promoted to Association.
Manager in 2000. Dan is married
with three children
Richard is a member of the National and enjoys playing
Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the drums.
the New York State Funeral Director
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