Our Staff
Meet Our Caring Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.
Vincent D. Iocovozzi
Owner/Corporation Vice-President/Licensed Funeral Director
Vinny was born into the funeral business. He grew up living above the funeral home in Frankfort and started helping his father when he was very young. Along with his siblings, he assisted his father in many ways with the operation of the funeral home and monument works.
Vinny graduated from Frankfort-Schuyler High School in 1978. He started attending Simmons School of Mortuary Science right after high school. After completing his schooling and internship in Syracuse and Rochester, returned to Frankfort, aiding his mother, Rose, with the operation of the family business. Vinny bought the business from his mother Rose in 1986 and has been the Vice-President of the Corporation ever since.
Vinny is an expert in the Restorative Arts. This involves being able to rebuild parts of a body that have been damaged by illness or injury. Vinny regularly teaches a class to cosmetology and nursing students so they understand the basics of cosmetizing in preparation for a funeral.
Vinny joined DMORT (Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team) in 1994. This is a federal agency that responds to any disaster in this country and abroad. He is a Mortuary Officer and has received extensive training in anthropology, pathology and identification skills.
Vinny loves to fly planes. He has been flying for about 20 years and goes flying whenever time permits.
Vinny has 2 sons, Vincent and Matthew.
Vincent D. Iocovozzi
Owner/Corporation Vice-President/Licensed Funeral Director
Vinny was born into the funeral business. He grew up living above the funeral home in Frankfort and started helping his father when he was very young. Along with his siblings, he assisted his father in many ways with the operation of the funeral home and monument works.
Vinny graduated from Frankfort-Schuyler High School in 1978. He started attending Simmons School of Mortuary Science right after high school. After completing his schooling and internship in Syracuse and Rochester, returned to Frankfort, aiding his mother, Rose, with the operation of the family business. Vinny bought the business from his mother Rose in 1986 and has been the Vice-President of the Corporation ever since.
Vinny is an expert in the Restorative Arts. This involves being able to rebuild parts of a body that have been damaged by illness or injury. Vinny regularly teaches a class to cosmetology and nursing students so they understand the basics of cosmetizing in preparation for a funeral.
Vinny joined DMORT (Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team) in 1994. This is a federal agency that responds to any disaster in this country and abroad. He is a Mortuary Officer and has received extensive training in anthropology, pathology and identification skills.
Vinny loves to fly planes. He has been flying for about 20 years and goes flying whenever time permits.
Vinny has 2 sons, Vincent and Matthew.
Steve Karbowski
Staff Position
With over 18 years of experience in the funeral profession and licensed since 2013, Stephen brings compassion, dedication, and professionalism to every family he serves. His passion lies in guiding and supporting families through one of life’s most difficult moments, offering care, comfort, and dignity every step of the way. He was born and raised in the Mohawk Valley and is happy to call it home.
Steve Karbowski
Staff Position
With over 18 years of experience in the funeral profession and licensed since 2013, Stephen brings compassion, dedication, and professionalism to every family he serves. His passion lies in guiding and supporting families through one of life’s most difficult moments, offering care, comfort, and dignity every step of the way. He was born and raised in the Mohawk Valley and is happy to call it home.
Julie DiPierro
Office Manager
Iocovozzi Funeral Home Inc. is pleased to introduce Julie, who has been an integral part of our team since 2017. In her role as office manager, she also oversees the operations of Forever Meadows Pet Cremations, a division of VJIocovozzi Funeral Home Inc., ensuring that all details are attended to with care and precision.
Julie is married to Vinny and is the mother of two children, Brianna Rose and Robert (Ronnie), both of whom contribute to the family-run funeral home. She has deep roots in the Mohawk Valley, where she was born and raised, and her dedication to the community is evident in her work.
Julie DiPierro
Office Manager
Iocovozzi Funeral Home Inc. is pleased to introduce Julie, who has been an integral part of our team since 2017. In her role as office manager, she also oversees the operations of Forever Meadows Pet Cremations, a division of VJIocovozzi Funeral Home Inc., ensuring that all details are attended to with care and precision.
Julie is married to Vinny and is the mother of two children, Brianna Rose and Robert (Ronnie), both of whom contribute to the family-run funeral home. She has deep roots in the Mohawk Valley, where she was born and raised, and her dedication to the community is evident in her work.
Frank Varano
Staff Position
Frank Varano
Staff Position
Anthony Vaccerelli
Staff Position
Anthony Vaccerelli
Staff Position
