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Robert attended Renouard’s Training School for Embalmers in New York City and graduated in December of 1974. Robert and Lillian had four children, David, Dennis and Douglas. Their youngest son Dana passed away during childbirth. Robert spent his life serving the Northport/East Northport Community. His compassion, care and humble personality will always be remembered.
Douglas Brueggemann Owner
Douglas is a longtime resident of Northport, having earned his Associates Degree in Mortuary Science at Farmingdale State University he became a Licensed Funeral Director in 1978. Having learned the trade from his father, Robert Brueggemann – the founder of the Brueggemann Funeral Home; Doug would take control of the family business in October of 1991, with his business partner Paul Papa. Doug is a Co-Founder and Past President of the Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association. Currently, he serves as President-Elect of the New York State Funeral Directors Association and is Chairman of the Family Assistance Commission. Doug’s service with the National Victims Information Center, has helped to identify victims, and bring closure to families after the TWA Flight 800 Disaster, September 11th Attacks, Flight 587 Disaster, Hurricane Katrina, and the Joplin Missouri Tornados of 2011.
Paul Papa Owner
Paul grew up in North Babylon, and earned his Associates Degree in Mortuary Science at Farmingdale State University in 1981. Having begun his funeral career as a Director’s Assistant at Lang-Tobia-Di Palma Paul would join the Brueggemann Funeral Home in June of 1981, earning his license in 1982. Paul would partner with
Douglas in 1991 to run the Brueggemann Funeral Home, and is a long-standing member of the American Society of Embalmers as well as the Knight of Columbus – Fr. Thomas A. Judge Council of East Northport. He currently serves as a lector and Eucharistic minister as well as serves on several committees at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Greenlawn. Paul resides in Greenlawn with his wife and son.
Dianna Brueggemann-LoBue Director
Dianna grew up in Commack and attended Hauppauge High School until her graduation in 1998. Having first attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, she started a career in fashion. Dianna returned to Nassau Community College graduating in 2010 with her Associates Degree in Mortuary Science. Dianna, lives in the home built by her grandparents, along with her husband Anthony and daughter Izabella. Dianna choreographed the 2013 interior remodel of the funeral home and is known for her design and culinary talent and often shares her grandmother’s recipes with the funeral home staff.
Joseph Marando Director
Joseph is a life-long resident of Commack. Having attended Commack High School North until 1974 and started his career as a Systems Analyst. Joseph returned to Nassau Community College in 2003 to earn his Associates Degree in Mortuary Science. As a young man, Joseph volunteered with the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps, which he credits for imparting to him a compassionate nature. Joseph currently resides in Commack, with his wife Kathy and their three children Michael, Melissa and Matthew.
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