Unlicensed Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

  • Tara  Bullen

    Tara Bullen, Office Manager

    Tara was born and raised in The Bronx, NY. After graduating Lehman High School in The Bronx Tara attended Westchester Community College. Tara continued her studies at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, studying Mortuary Science. Tara spent most of her career in the travel/hospitality industry. Working as a multiple location manager with Liberty Travel Tara has a vast amount of experience in event planning, business management and customer service. Every day Tara looks forward to providing the families we serve with whatever assistance they may need. Tara serves on the PTA for Schirra Elementary School and is a parishioner of St. Ambrose Church. When in session, Tara teaches 2nd grade for St. Ambrose's Parish School of Religion. Tara is a Notary Public, a service she does free of charge for the community.Tara is married to Jeremiah and together they have 2 children Madelyn and Emma and a dog, Stella.

  • Vito Fago

    Vito Fago

    Vito Fago, a native Staten Islander graduated from St. Joseph by the Sea High School in 1991, and went on to graduate and earn an Associate degree in Mortuary Science from the American McAllister Institute in 1994. He began his residency immediately afterwards and joined our staff at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals as licensed funeral director until 1998. He decided to change career paths and work in the Information Technology field until 2008. Vito returned to the funeral business afterwards and worked in the trade industry until finally rejoining our staff in 2015. He is a parishioner at St. Clare's Church and resides in Staten Island with his wife, Robyn, and his two children, Justin and Madison.