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Paul J. Kamienski President & Owner
Paul Kamienski is the President of Kamienski Funeral Home and the proud third-generation steward of a family legacy that began in 1912. The funeral home was founded by his grandfather, who served the community with compassion and integrity for decades before passing the torch to his son—and Paul’s father—James Kamienski, who continued to build upon those same values.Raised with a deep respect for service, family, and community, Paul has always been known for his kind, friendly nature and his genuine care for others. It is with great pride that he carries forward the business his grandfather started more than a century ago, honoring the traditions while supporting the funeral home’s continued growth and reputation for excellence.Although Paul now resides in Florida, his connection to New Jersey remains strong. He enjoys spending time in the community whenever he is in town and maintains close ties to the families the funeral home has served for generations.As President, Paul remains committed to preserving his family’s legacy—ensuring that every family is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, just as they have been since 1908.
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Anthony J. Pagano Executive Director (NJ License #5113)
Anthony J. Pagano has served as Executive Director of Kamienski Funeral Home since 2014, bringing dedication, integrity, and a deep commitment to serving families during their most difficult moments.Born and raised in Manchester, Connecticut, Anthony graduated from Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island in 2005. Known throughout his life as someone others can always rely on, Anthony has built his career around being present, dependable, and compassionate when people need it most.Driven by a calling to serve families with dignity and care, Anthony went on to earn his degree in Mortuary Science from Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida, graduating in 2013. Since joining Kamienski Funeral Home, he has been honored to support families with professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail, ensuring every service reflects respect and personal meaning.Anthony manages both the Garfield and Wallington locations and is deeply invested in the communities they serve. His connection to the funeral home is also personal. His father, Anthony F. Pagano, was born and raised in Passaic, New Jersey, and shared a close friendship with the Kamienski family—making Anthony not just a professional leader, but truly part of the extended Kamienski family.A proud and hardworking family man, Anthony is married to his wife Karol and is the devoted father of three children, Siena, Maximiliano and Christofer. He believes strongly in giving back, being accessible, and always showing up for others. Whether supporting a family in need or serving the broader community, Anthony remains committed to being someone people can depend on—at any time, without hesitation.
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