Rocco Paccione, of Martin Hughes Funeral Home, emphasizes the role of funeral homes as community support systems. Following the closure of A. Azzara Funeral Home, where many families reportedly lost pre-paid funeral service funds, Paccione stepped up by honoring contracts and assisting affected families. His actions highlight the importance of funeral homes in local communities, providing care and support to residents during challenging times. He advocates for connecting families with law enforcement to explore potential legal avenues for recouping lost funds, reinforcing the responsibility of funeral homes to their communities.
Since Cognata's arrest and death, Paccione said he has been referring families who say they have not recouped their money paid to A. Azzara to the NYPD "so families can connect with each other and explore their options of what they can do legally."
Paccione noted Martin Hughes is the funeral home located closest to A. Azzara, stating, "Funeral homes are there for the people of that area. They need to keep their lights on, and they need to update their facilities, and they need to have staff, but they also need to care for the people in that community."
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