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David Lee Hernandez Jr Founder, Principal
David Lee Hernandez, Jr, a native of Northeast Philadelphia, after graduating high school from Calvary Christian Academy in Philadelphia, he relocated to Morganville, where he began his career as a mortuary science apprentice. David continued his studies where he earned a Science Degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Funeral Services. He became a licensed funeral director in May of 2004, and later continued his education in Legal Studies at St. John’s University, New York.
He acquired his first funeral home in 2009 and has grown to operate Jersey’s largest family owned funeral home company, known as “Jersey Memorial Group”. His holdings include funeral homes and cemeteries in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. David is active in each community the funeral homes serve; past President and member of various local Kiwanis Clubs, currently serving as President of the Old Bridge, Sayreville, South Amboy Chamber of Commerce, as well as Board Member of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, Raritan Bay Medical Center, and Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber. He has served as an officer in Middlesex Somerset Funeral Directors Association and is also a member of NJ State Funeral Directors Association, and National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), and a speaking on a number of topics and trends at Death Care meetings. His firms have been inducted into the Hall of Excellence with NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Winners and was awarded the Best of the Best Award from NFDA as the top funeral home operator in the Country. He has been named Business Leader of the Year in 2016 by Kiwanis Club of Old Bridge as well as in 2017 by the Chamber of Commerce. Most recently he was recognized in 2018 with NJ Biz 40 under 40 as a young leader in business, and in 2019 by the Greater Monmouth YMCA as their Citizen of the Year. He has also been a guest speaker at NYU Schack School of Real Estate and Alan Creedy's Blue Ocean Tours. David, his family and team have been featured in Funeral Business Advisor and American Funeral Director Magazines. He and his family attend Calvary Chapel Old Bridge and they volunteer in various ministry opportunities. A licensed funeral Director in New Jersey, he also holds funeral director and embalmers licenses in Pennsylvania and West Virginia as well as a Life Insurance Producers License. David enjoys spending time with his wife, Stacey and their three children, Sophia, David Lee III, and Abigail. He also enjoys competitive fitness, OCR, snowboarding, and golf. -
Michael Vito Grandi CFSP Vice President of Operations
Michael V. Grandi began his career in funeral service in 1998. He is a 2000 graduate of the Funeral Service program at Mercer County Community College and became a Licensed Funeral Director in November of 2000. His skills in embalming as well as his care and compassion for people elevated him to a Management position with Waitt Funeral Home in August of 2001. Michael also holds a New Jersey Life Insurance License, giving his firm the opportunity to offer alternative funding options to consumers who wish to prepay for their funerals. Michael is a 13-time recipient of the Pursuit of Excellence award, Best of the Best recipient and Hall of Excellence Inductee, the highest honor received in the industry for excellence in funeral service putting his firm in the top 2 percent of funeral homes nationwide. Michael Earned his CFSP (Certified Funeral Service Practitioner) Designation in October of 2019
He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association which he previously served as a Trustee, and the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. His community involvement is widespread, and is a charter member and has served 3 years as the President of the Kiwanis Club of Marlboro, 2 years as its Secretary and now is the current Treasurer. Michael has remained a member of the Matawan Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce since 2001 and is currently a member of the Board. He is a member of the Matawan Italian American Association and supports its charitable endeavors. He is the Chair of the Supervisory Committee for Entertainment Industries Federal Credit Union. In 2013 he became a proud member of the Knights of Columbus Bishop John C. Reiss Council #15964 and earned his 4th Degree November 2, 2014. Michael is a communicant of St. Clement Church in Matawan and is part of the Lector Group. Michael serves on the exam committee for the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards. In his spare time, he enjoys wine making and playing golf. Michael continues to share his experience, knowledge and insight in funeral service with the staff and families he serves. "The pride comes from helping each family generate their own creative ideas which leads to the meaningful funeral that represents the life well lived, for those they loved."-Michael V. Grandi -
Carl J. Hasson CFSP, Manager, NJ Lic. No. 4180
Born in Sunbury, PA, and raised in Blackwood, NJ; he is the husband of Deborah M. (Horne); They have two sons, Noah and Jacob, and currently reside in Shamong, NJ;
Graduate of Highland Regional High School, Blackwood, NJ Graduate of Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ with an Associate in Science and a Certificate of Proficiency in Funeral Service Certified Zamboni Driver Certified by the National Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards of the United States Licensed Funeral Director in New Jersey Licensed Insurance Agent in New Jersey Certified Funeral Service Practitioner designation in 1996 Member of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association Member of Burlington County Funeral Directors Association Alumnus of the Sigma Phi Sigma Mortuary Fraternity Former President and Secretary of the Mercerville Lions Club Member of Medford Business Association Member of the Historic Medford Village Association Parishioner at the Church of the Holy Eucharist, Tabernacle, NJ Member of the Medford Historical Society 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus – Holy Eucharist Council 8733 -
John Napoli Funeral Director
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Mia Antimary Prearrangement Funeral Director
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Dawn Blithe Administrator
Dawn was born in Stratford, NJ and raised in West Berlin, NJ, where she still resides with her husband Bob and their wonderful blended family consisting of three sons and two daughters. Dawn joined Jersey Memorial Group as an Administrator in January of 2023. Her home office is the Mathis Funeral Home.
Dawn is a graduate of Overbrook Regional High School in Pinehill, NJ, and enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog Duke. She is a parishioner of St. Simon Stock in Berlin, NJ. -
Gayle Hayes Director's Assistant
Born in Camden, NJ and raised in Collingswood, NJ; She and her husband Jim currently reside in Marlton, NJ. She has two children, Ashleigh and Sean; as well as two stepchildren, Ashlee and Jim Jr. All four of them have each blessed her with a precious gift: Gianna, Chase, Gunner and Bailee. Joined the Moore Family at Moore Funeral Services, Inc. in 2006.
Graduate of Collingswood High School Certified by the National Board of Pharmacy Technicians Graduate of Camden County College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science Graduate of the Allied Health Surgical Technology Program Certified Face Painter and Children's Party DJ