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Our Staff
Each of the staff members at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. is committed to providing your family with the finest in personal care. In fact, for years, it’s been comforting for area families to know that we are available to help at any time of the day or night.
When a loved one dies, all you need to do is make one phone call. From that moment on, we’ll take on the responsibilities of the physical care of your loved one, and the emotional care of those left behind.
Please take a few minutes to get to know our staff. We’re sure you’ll find each of us to be all that you would hope for in a trusted funeral professional.
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William Padulo, Director of Operations & Personnel,
Funeral Director since 1995
bill@walkerbrothersfh.com
Bill attended the Aquinas Institute, class of '85. From there he studied at SUNY Canton College in Canton, NY. Having been friends with the Perotto family since third grade, he often spent time around the funeral home. He began working full time there and eventually decided to pursue his funeral director's license. He graduated from Simmons Institute of Funeral Service and became a licensed funeral director a year later.
He has been a Greece resident since the late 80's. In 1994 he married Ellen Schmidt. They have two beautiful daughters, Hannah and Sarah, who are high school graduates and are pursuing their own passions. In their spare time, he and Ellen enjoyed years of watching them play basketball and softball. They love going out to dinner with friends, spending time with neighbors, and enjoying their swimming pool.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to guide and lend support to families through the toughest time of their lives and feel it is a great privilege. It is rewarding to have people appreciate all that you do for them over the years. I am fortunate to call many of them friends.”
Michael Perotto, President, Funeral Director since 1988
mike@walkerbrothersfh.com
Mike attended Canton College for Mortuary Science. After completing his residency he earned his funeral director’s license. Since then, he’s been growing the business with his dad, Phil, and brother, David.
A large part of his commitment to improving funeral care is being involved in industry-related organizations. He has previously served as president of both the Preferred Funeral Directors International (PDFI) and the local Rochester Genesee Valley Funeral Directors Association. Mike is currently serving as a board member for the Greece Rotary.
Mike has enjoyed watching his own sons, Michael and Jon grow into young men who are now creating their own distinct futures. Mike’s third “son,” Rocky is the family’s faithful companion.
Aside from keeping lacrosse stats on the sidelines of his son’s games over the years, Mike is true outdoorsman who loves to hunt, hike, fish, or just sit around a campfire with friends. When he gets some spare time, he likes cooking and perfecting timing and flavors with his food smoker.
“It is our commitment to the family legacy, reaching back to 1922, that motivates us to continue to grow and improve."
David Perotto, Vice-President, Funeral Director since 1994
dave@walkerbrothersfh.com
After graduating from high school at the Aquinas Institute, Dave earned a horticulture degree from Cornell University. In 1994, Dave graduated from Simmons Institute of Funeral Service and chose to enter the family business, teaming up with his dad, Phil, and brother, Mike. After his dad’s retirement, Dave and Mike took the reins and began managing the business together.
For several years, Dave served on the Ambassador Committee for the Greece Chamber of Commerce and eventually served on their board of directors in 2017. Dave is currently the board chair. More recently, he served on the executive committee. In 2015 he finished a term as a board member for the New York State Funeral Directors Association and was appointed as one of the NYS Pre-Plan trustees.
Dave's hobbies include scuba diving, hiking in the Adirondacks, fishing & bow hunting. He enjoys starting his days at the Northwest YMCA. This association led him to join the YMCA Board of Managers, giving him the opportunity to give back to the organization. He served as the "Invest in Youth" chairman, a campaign raising funds to make membership affordable for all at the YMCA. He also served as branch chair. He lives in Greece with his wife, Jackie whom he met from his days at Aquinas.
“People ask me all the time ‘Why do you work as a funeral director?’ My response is always the same. It is rewarding to be able to help people as they recover from the loss of a loved one. I can't think of a more gratifying profession than ours.”
Joseph P. Capuano, Funeral Director since 1978
joec@walkerbrothersfh.com
Joe is a native Rochesterian. After high school he studied at Monroe Community College, following with a degree from Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. He has served over 40 years as a funeral director, taking care of families in the Rochester area.
His enjoyments in life are being a funeral director, traveling, classic cars, shooting pool, and doing building projects. His passion is his family which includes his beautiful wife, Phyllis; daughters, Roseanna & Christina; grandson, Frankie; sisters, and many other family members.
“I realize I couldn’t have chosen a better profession to dedicate my life to. My years of caring for others have been rewarding. It has kept me alert to the needs that many people have, as well as the frailty of life itself.”
Christine Perrin, Administrative Assistant
christine@walkerbrothersfh.com
Christine grew up the youngest of three in her family. Her older brother and sister eventually bestowed the title “Aunt” bringing endless days of fun with her nieces and nephews. She loves spending time with her family. And then there is her loving fur family. French bulldog, Luna and her Shihtzu, Horsey (a nickname that stuck…) give hours of entertainment.
In 2020, Christine lost her father. Her world stopped and she postponed her dream of going to mortuary school to take care of her father. She made a promise to him to eventually follow through with her original plan. He’d be proud to know that she is back on track following her passion in funeral care as she attends the School for Mortuary Science at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Christine is thrilled to work at Walker Brothers Funeral Home as she continues to reach her goals.
Christine is an aspiring artist as well. She loves sketching wildlife and portraits. She often takes detours to antique shops where she finds and collects old coffee and oatmeal tins and keeps her eye out for interesting wooden furniture. Nature and open air – camping, fishing, canoeing, and going to concerts with friends are on Christine’s list of things to do.
“I’ve been told many times that I am a caretaker by heart. Working in Funeral Care has been a dream of mine since I was 18.”
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