Truckers said goodbye to one of their own with a special caravan in Seymour.
In a trend reflecting national funeral service changes, the Ansonia valley area is seeing increases in creative memorial services to honor the lives of those lost.
“As no two people are alike, no two memorial services are any longer,” states Jerry Macari Jr, President and Senior Director of Miller Macari Family Funeral Home in Seymour. ​“We take great pride in working with families to create memorial tributes as unique as the person whose life is being celebrated.”
In recent months, Miller Macari has helped coordinate several tribute services for area residents coinciding with their life’s work and special interests. Often, it is the people individuals work with who bring these special services to our attention.
In the case of 26-year veteran fireman John Gaudiosi, Citizens Engine Fire Co #2 brought out its antique 1936 pumper firetruck to bring John to his final rest. His casket was hoisted onto the vintage firetruck and processed in one final tribute past the firehouse he so nobly served.
Trucker Justin Gittings’ funeral saw a convoy of big wheelers, motorcycles and cars stage in the spacious parking lots of Miller Macari and the Klarides Shopping Center across from the funeral home in a unique motor tribute to their fallen comrade.
Even one local farmer saw a procession of tractors and farm vehicles stage at the funeral home during his wake before escorting the farmer to his final resting place.
“We are seeing a number of these personalized tributes here in the Seymour and Ansonia areas of late,” adds Macari. ​“In an era of increasing cremations and departures from traditional funerals, creativity becomes personalized. It’s something special for the deceased as well as those paying their respects. They thoroughly enjoy the touch.”
Local residents who are interested in creating such memorials for loved ones are encouraged to reach out to the funeral home at 203 – 888-2021.
“Nothing is out of reach in honoring each other, “ Macari concludes.
This is a sponsored post from Miller Macari Family Funeral Home in Seymour.
