Our Staff

After the death of Alan’s father, Charles A. Benedict, Maria joined the firm in an administrative capacity. She is a former nurse and graduate of the Bellevue Nursing School. Along with her husband, Alan, Maria is also one of the original founders of the Westchester Task Force. Through this program, Maria shows her passion for helping children cope with grief and loss. A member of Immaculate Conception Church, Maria is past president of the Catholic Women’s Club, served on the liturgy committee and parish council, and is the creator of the company’s Thanatology Library. She also devotes her time to working with other bereavement support groups within the community. 

Carrie represents the sixth generation of the Benedict heritage. She joined the firm after she graduated Cum Laude from St. Lawrence University in 1995, and completed her professional education at SUNY-Canton's mortuary science school, where she graduated with highest honors. She actually started her career much earlier, working with her father as an intern during college vacations. She has been a licensed funeral director since 1997. She is a member of the board and served as Secretary of the Eastchester/Tuckahoe Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Eastchester Rotary Club. She is also a member of Holy Family Church New Rochelle. Carrie and her late husband Daniel have 5 kids.

Licensed funeral director Anthony Imperiale brings strong family values and professionalism to Westchester Funeral Home. A proud and dedicated funeral director since 1985, Anthony has served the Westchester community as well as being a licensed funeral director in Connecticut, specializing in Restorative Art. Over the years, Anthony has cultivated a unique blend of Old-World embalming techniques meshed with modern technology which far surpasses industry standards. Anthony is a graduate of the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, and at the age of 19 was the youngest Licensed Funeral Director in New York state. Anthony has been an active member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scarsdale for many years. He also served as one of the original Pet Therapy volunteers at White Plains Hospital. In his spare time, Anthony enjoys spending time with his family, and weekends in Harvey Cedars, NJ, landscaping and tending to his Koi pond. He lives in New Rochelle with his wife Kathy, and his two daughters Camryn and Danielle, and his Pappilon Sienna.