What We Do
Learn More
Who We Are
Our staff of professionals has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. Each comes to us because we are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service and professional integrity.
-
When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
-
Our History
Our firm traces its roots back, deep into the 20th century, when our first facility was dedicated. Many years later, this location has seen renovations and changes, but has always been and will continue to be an integral part of this community.
Over the years, the original mission of the firm hasn't changed. We have always intended to provide the best, most professional services, complemented by the finest products. Today, we pride ourselves on being current with the major changes in funeral service trends - and bring those innovations and memorialization options to our client families with integrity and insight.
Our Valued Staff
-
John Fitzpatrick, Managing PartnerJohn attended SUNY @ Farmingdale, NY, graduating in 1971 with an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Mortuary Science, and has been a Licensed Funeral Director for over 38 years. He started his career at the William M. Donohue Funeral Home, and is now the Managing Partner of Donohue Cecere. He is committed to serving the community of Carle Place and the Village of Westbury, with superior service and dedication. John is a member of Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus and the Nassau Suffolk Funeral Directors Association. His interests are golf, sports and traveling.
-
Thomas J. Donohue, Licensed Funeral DirectorTommy is a lifelong resident of Westbury, where he and his wife have raised 5 children. Tommy became a Licensed Funeral Director in 1984. He received as Associates Degree in Mortuary Science from SUNY @ Farmingdale, NY after retiring from a career in professional baseball as a catcher for the California Angels. He still remains active in the Major League Baseball Alumni Association. Tommy is a member of the Nassau Suffolk Funeral Directors Association and is on the Board of the Westbury Community Development Agency.
-
Michael J. Cecere Jr., Licensed Funeral DirectorMichael has been a Licensed Funeral Director for over 45 years, graduating from the McAllister School in 1959. He is an exempt member of the Carle Place Fire Department, where he spent 15 years as an advanced emergency medical technician, a member of the Westbury Council #1012 Knights of Columbus, former member of the Westbury/Carle Place Kiwanis and a memeber of the Nassau Suffolk Funeral Directors Association. Michael is married to Margaret and they have 4 children, 9 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
-
Iveliz 'Liz' Wallace, Licensed Funeral DirectorLiz joined the staff at Donohue Cecere in September of 2005 while pursuing a Degree in Mortuary Science, graduating with an Associates Degree from Nassau Community College on Long Island, NY in December of 2005. She began her Residency at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home in February, 2006 and stayed on as a Resident Director until becoming a Licensed Funeral Director in February, 2007. Liz is active in the community, volunteering her time where needed, having special ties to the Hispanic Community and speaks Spanish fluently. She is married and the mother of one daughter, and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and gardening.
