OUR STAFF All of our licensed directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field.  We are proud to have them on our staff.

Vida M. Damiano, Funeral Director, NJ Lic. No. 2375 Email: damianofh@aol.com Office Phone: 732-222-2312 Fax: 732-222-0238 Vida M. Damiano, daughter of Ralph and Marie, graduated from The American Academy of Mortuary Science in 1955. She then joined her mother and father as an apprentice and received her Practitioner of Mortuary Science License in 1957. In 1968 Vida assumed the position of Manager and held that title until 2001. She is a member of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association, the Associated Funeral Directors International the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and the Monmouth and Ocean County Funeral Directors Association (MOFDA). Active in the community, she is presently a member of the Long Branch Historical Association and the Italian American Seniors, Asbury Park. In the past she was also active in many other Auxiliaries and Clubs in the local area.

R.J. Damiano, Owner, Manager, NJ Lic. No. 3869 Email: damianofh@aol.com Office Phone: 732-222-2312 Fax: 732-222-0238 R.J. "Bud" Damiano graduated in 1986 from the New England Institute of Applied Art & Science in Boston, Massachusetts, he received his Practitioner of Mortuary Science License in 1987. In January 2001 he assumed the position of manager, continuing the direction and management of the funeral home into the third generation. Buddy is a member of the Monmouth and Ocean County Funeral Directors Association, (MOFDA), New Jersey State Funeral Director's Association, National Funeral Director's Association (NFDA) and the Associated Funeral Director's International. Also active in the community, he is presently a volunteer Firefighter for the City of Long Branch and West Long Branch Fire Departments, and is the Assistant Coordinator for the West Long Branch Office of Emergency Management. He is an active member of the Amerigo Vespucci Society, Long Branch and the Italian American Club of Ocean. In November 2007, Buddy was recognized by the New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization as the recipient of their "Spirit of Hospice Award", On April 30, 2011 Buddy was recognized as "Fireman of the Year" by the Long Branch Elks, Lodge 742.

Diane Damiano Martin*, Owner, CFO Email: damianofh@aol.com Office Phone: 732-222-2312 Fax: 732-222-0238

George Jeffery (Jeff) Lovas, Funeral Director, NJ Lic. No. 4216 Email: damianofh@aol.com Office Phone: 732-222-2312 Fax: 732-222-0238

Dee Strollo*, Secretary - Adminsitrative Assistant Email: damianofh@aol.com Office Phone: 732-222-2312 Fax: 732-222-0238

Bob ( Uncle Bob) Nichols*, Attendant - Chauffer Email: damianofh@aol.com Office Phone: 732-222-2312 Fax: 732-222-0238

Joe Ottaviano*, Attendant - Chauffeur Email: damianofh@aol.com Office Phone: 732-222-2312 Fax: 732-222-0238