Thomas J. Pratt
Menands
Summary
Funeral service professional with 26 years as a New York State Licensed Funeral Director and 24 years of direct operational experience with the Albany County Coroner’s Office providing body removals and transfers and ensuring compliance with chain-of-custody protocols. Strong collaboration with law enforcement, hospitals, and county officials, demonstrating professionalism and discretion.
U.S. Marine Corps veteran
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner / Licensed Funeral Director
Applebee Funeral Home
Delmar
01.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive funeral directing services including family consultations, arrangements, services, and aftercare.
- Oversee all operational, regulatory, and administrative functions.
Licensed Funeral Director
Levine Memorial Chapel
Albany
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Delivered full-scope funeral directing services in a high-volume firm.
- Worked closely with families, clergy, cemeteries, and crematories to coordinate services.
- Managed removals, preparation, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Licensed Funeral Director
Scott & Barbieri Family Funeral Homes
Albany County
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Provided all aspects of funeral service including arrangements, services, and logistics.
- Supported families through all stages of funeral planning with professionalism and discretion.
Licensed Funeral Director
Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home
Albany
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Performed comprehensive funeral directing duties in a community-based funeral home.
- Ensured compliance with New York State Public Health Law and funeral service regulations.
Funeral Directing Resident
Tebbutt Funeral Home
Albany
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Completed New York State funeral directing residency and gained foundational experience in funeral service operations and removals.
- Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability for services and events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of preparation areas and equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) -
Hudson Valley Community College
Certificate - Essential Investigative Procedures & Reporting
Currently Enrolled in Coroner 101
Skills
- Funeral service compliance
- Family consultation
- Administrative coordination
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Regulatory knowledge
- Clear communication
Timeline
Co-Owner / Licensed Funeral Director
Applebee Funeral Home
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Funeral Director
Levine Memorial Chapel
01.2017 - 01.2023
Licensed Funeral Director
Scott & Barbieri Family Funeral Homes
01.2010 - 01.2017
Licensed Funeral Director
Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home
01.2002 - 01.2010
Funeral Directing Resident
Tebbutt Funeral Home
01.2001 - 01.2002
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) -
Hudson Valley Community College
Certificate - Essential Investigative Procedures & Reporting
Currently Enrolled in Coroner 101