NAPLES FUNERAL HOME - Key Persons
Brandy Mace is a licensed apprentice and current funeral services student at St. Petersburg College. Originally from Rochester, New York, Brandy has been in Southwest Florida since 2010 and looks forward to serving the Naples community as she begins her career in funeral services.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director
- Operations Manager
Bryan J. Ellison is the operations manager of Naples Funeral Home. He was born and raised on Long Island,NY. Bryan attended The American Academy McAllister Institue of Funeral Service in New York City and is a licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer in Florida and New York. Bryan is compassionate and caters to familes specific needs and cultures. He has worked in the funeral industry for over 10 years and takes great pride in being able to assist families through the most difficult time in their lives. Bryan was a member of Chabad in Ewing,NJ.
Job Titles:
- Latin Community Coordinator
Gina brings immense comfort to our Spanish-speaking families by assisting the directors with funeral arrangements. In addition to Spanish, Gina is conversationally fluent in Italian and Portuguese, and has even picked up some Creole from our Haitian community! She was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. Gina hosted her own television entertainment show on Telemundo from 2004 until 2010, and currently works with Alzheimer's and dementia patients. Listen for our ad on 96.9 La Playa!
Job Titles:
- Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Jeffrey joined the staff at Naples Funeral Home in May 2021. Complete bio coming soon.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director
- Funeral Director and Embalmer
Mandy Kinyon is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, and a graduate of the Mortuary Science program at Arkansas State University in Mountain Home. She has been working in the death care industry since 2007. In addition to being a mortician, Mandy is also a proud member of DMORT (Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team). When Mandy is not working, she enjoys writing and spending time with her family and her dog, Lucky.
Job Titles:
- Manager
- Owner
- Owner / Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Michael D. Hall is the owner and manager of Naples Funeral Home. He was born and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey. Michael began his funeral directing career as a teenager. He attended The American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York City and was a licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer in New Jersey and New York. Michael is a licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer in Florida. Michael is dedicated to serving families in their time of need and is very knowledgeable in the customs and rituals of all religions and heritages. He feels honored to be able to serve the Naples community. Michael is a member of St. Peter the Apostle Church. He is married to Gina Hall.
Rachel Marie Sherman, 31, of Naples, Florida, died unexpectedly on September 11, 2023 in Naples, Florida. Rachel was born in Pasadena, Texas on June 30, 1992 to Deena (Steven) Knight and Paul (Sherry) Sims, who knew they were going to have their hands full when she was born screaming and continued to do so at random times for the next 31 years. Rachel is a 2011 graduate of West High School in Columbus, Ohio and worked as a retail assistant manager.
Rachel was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, and is survived by her children, Riley, Grayson and Journey. Rachel is also survived by her parents, her siblings Paul Sims Jr and Brandie (Traylor) Currey of Naples, Texas. Brother Danny (Skylair) Sims of Rye, Texas. Brother Dakota (Casandra) Sherman of South Vienna, Ohio, and her sister and brother Reagan and Andrew Knight of Grove City, Ohio. Rachel is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews as well as many other family members and friends. Rachel is also survived by her very strange cat ET who is currently making his general displeasure with the current situation known. Rachel never met a stray cat that she didn't try to keep whether her parents wanted her to or not. Rachel shared a special bond (and bathroom) with her Aunt Kelly Johnston of Naples, Florida who tried valiantly to keep Rachel on the straight and narrow but it was very much like being a lion tamer.
Rachel loved animals, especially deep fried and all things Nightmare Before Christmas, as well as calling people seventy-five times in a row if they didn't answer and sending as many inappropriate memes as she could find. Rachel would be the first to say that she was flawed so we will leave you with this final thought: My dearest friend, if you don't mind… I'd like to join you by your side. Where we can gaze into the stars… A celebration of life will take place in Grove City, Ohio on Saturday September 30, 2023. Arrangements entrusted to Naples Funeral Home, Naples Florida.
Richard L. Anderson, a licensed funeral director / embalmer from Wisconsin, graduated from Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science in 1960. He moved to Florida and became a Florida licensed funeral director and embalmer in 1980. Richard was part of the Naples Funeral Home family since 1992. He served his country in Korea. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, and a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge #1782, Elks Lodge #2010, Sons of Norway, and a past member of the Kiwanis Club of Golden Gate. Richard was well-experienced with Veterans Benefits, honors, services and burials.