About Us

Our Staff

We understand that the time you are going through is very difficult. The Galante Family works as a team, with each member having their own special talents and abilities, all coming together as one. This helps to make your experience as pleasant as possible. We do our very best to accommodate any request, so that you can begin to concentrate on overcoming your grief with your family, not worry about the details.

Frank Galante
NJ Lic. #3110
Frank Galante
NJ Lic. #3110

Frank Galante - (NJ Lic. #3110) Frank earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Minnesota in 1973 with a major in Mortuary Science. During a lifetime of dedication, his achievements were recognized by his peers in 1999 when he was elected to the presidency of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association. He has served the Association on various committees for many years. 

Victor J. Galante
NJ Lic. #3318
Victor J. Galante
NJ Lic. #3318

Growing up in the funeral home, Victor has been serving families since his early youth. A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a 1977 graduate of the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York City, he is a true funeral service professional. After serving in various offices of the Essex, Union and West Hudson Funeral Directors Association he was elected their President in 2005 and is also a member of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association. Victor is a member of the Federation of Italian American Societies of New Jersey and a member of the Columbian Foundation and serves on the Board of Trustees.  Victor was also Past President of the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Union County Union Branch. In 2015, Victor received the American Business Leader award from the Federation of Italian American Societies of New Jersey.  He was a 30 plus year parishioner and involved in numerous fundraising drives at St James Church Springfield. 

Steven M. Galante
NJ Lic. #3409
Steven M. Galante
NJ Lic. #3409

Steven is a graduate of Monmouth University and a 1978 graduate of McAllister School of Embalming in New York City. He served as a board member of the Service Corporation of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association. A member of the Caldwell community since the 1980s, his expertise in funeral directing and likeable personality put him in high favor of families throughout the area.

Brenda L. Galante
NJ Lic. #4122
Brenda L. Galante
NJ Lic. #4122

After serving five years in the United States Air Force during Desert Storm she went on to graduate from the Mercer County College Mortuary Science Program in 1994. Along with her natural compassionate care for our families, Brenda has an extraordinary talent and skill for hairdressing, cosmetology and restorative techniques, which far exceed many expectations. 

Frank R. Galante
NJ Lic. #4891
Frank R. Galante
NJ Lic. #4891

Frank attended the Mercer County College Mortuary Science Program and was licensed in 2010. Along with assisting families from both the Caldwell and Union locations, he served as President of the Essex, Union and West Hudson Funeral Directors Association from 2017-2019. Frank currently serves as President of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association. He is also the chairman of the Caldwell Rent Review Board. His attention to detail and professional attitude set him apart from many other young funeral directors. He is constantly looking for ways to further improve the Galantes’ excellent reputation of service to the community. 

Jason D. Galante
NJ Lic. #5253
Jason D. Galante
NJ Lic. #5253

Jason graduated Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Communication. He attended Mercer County College Mortuary Science Program. Upon completion he joins the funeral home as a 4th generation of family licensed funeral directors. He has the utmost dedication to continue the family business and care for families with empathy and guidance. As we move forward into the future, Jason embraces the new technology and traditions that current families are seeking in today's funeral services. 

Carlos Silva
Funeral Assistant
Carlos Silva
Funeral Assistant

Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, Carlos’s knowledge and service has been proven to be a true asset to the families we serve. 

Isabela Pereira
Registered Intern
Isabela Pereira
Registered Intern

Isabela is a 2020 Union High School graduate, and is pursuing further education in mortuary science at Mercer Community College in 2023. Isabela is very detail oriented and is looking forward to helping families through their difficult times. 

Timothy Lischak
NJ Lic. # 4868
Timothy Lischak
NJ Lic. # 4868

Tim is a 2008 graduate of American Academy McAllister Institute in New York City. After becoming licensed, Tim has many years of experience, having worked with several firms prior to joining the Galante family in 2020. Tim is a native of Wayne, NJ and is very personable, and passionate about what he does. He enjoys helping families and contributing any way he can to make the service as comforting as possible. In Tim's spare time, he enjoys playing Baccarat and playing his guitar.

Dana Testa
Registered Intern
Dana Testa
Registered Intern

Dana, nicknamed "Phoenix" by many of her classmates and family members, is a mortuary science student at Eastwick College. Having a deep-seated need to help others since she was a child, she is working towards becoming a fully licensed funeral director. After years of experience in a related career path, she developed a drive and passion for helping families in times of need.

In Loving Memory of
Elvira I. Galante (1900 - 1989), Richard J. Galante (1924 - 1979), Frank R. Galante (1923 - 2016), Joseph A. Galante (1925 - 2018) & Richard J. Galante, Jr. (1951 - 2021)
In Loving Memory of
Elvira I. Galante (1900 - 1989), Richard J. Galante (1924 - 1979), Frank R. Galante (1923 - 2016), Joseph A. Galante (1925 - 2018) & Richard J. Galante, Jr. (1951 - 2021)

Elvira I. Galante (1900 - 1989), Richard J. Galante (1924 - 1979), Frank R. Galante (1923 - 2016), Joseph A. Galante (1925 - 2018) & Richard J. Galante, Jr. (1951 - 2021)

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