We are a combination of several funeral service families brought together to serve the area. From the beginning of Quinn Funeral Home in 1901 to the gathering of Ortner Funeral Home, Doyle Funeral Home and the formation of Nunn & McGrath Funeral Directors we have been a part of Utica and surrounding communities.
Betty Nunn, with her husband Jim, in 1952, bought the Quinn & Ryan Funeral Home and it became the Quinn, Ryan and Nunn Funeral Home until present day. Betty has had over 50 years in funeral service.
In 1988 Chris and Debbie McGrath purchased the Ortner Funeral Home and in 1990 formed Nunn & McGrath Funeral Directors. The Doyle Funeral Home was acquired in 1991. To accommodate the growing and changing funeral business, a new facility was built on French Road. Also, in 1996 the Myslinski Funeral Home joined the facility.
Tom and Barb Myslinski started their business in 1963 when they purchased the former Swiatek Funeral Home on Columbia Street. Today it is a diverse group of people and businesses whose mission is to provide comfort and offer options to families who need our assistance.
Christopher J. McGrath
Chris is a 1974 graduate of Ilion High School and received his Degree in Mortuary Science from Simmons School of Mortuary Science in 1976. He served his apprenticeship at Campbell Dean Funeral Home in Oneida and has been a licensed funeral director since 1977. He has owned and operated Nunn & McGrath Funeral Directors since 1989. Chris is a member of the William E. Burke Council #189 Knights of Columbus, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and St. Peter's Church.
Deborah Boyle McGrath
Debbie is a 1975 graduate of Rome Catholic High School and received an Associate's Degree from the Utica School Commerce. In 1982 she received a Bachelor in Professional Studies from SUNY Institute of Technology. Debbie is a member of the Arc Oneida-Lewis Board of Directors having served as President from 2003-2006 and also is a member of Zonta International.
Thomas R. Myslinski
Tom is a graduate of Draper High School in Schenectady and Simmons School of Mortuary Science. Tom began his career in the funeral business in 1960. His community involvement has included the Board of Directors of the Polish Community Club, a member of the William E. Burke Council #189 Knights of Columbus and West Side Senior Center.
H. Ivor Surridge, Jr.
In 1927 H. Ivor Surridge, Sr. with the help of his father, Roy Surridge, opened the Surridge Funeral Home. In 1929 D. Hugh Roberts joined the firm, known as the Surridge & Roberts Funeral Homes. H. Ivor (Ted) Surridge Jr. joined the firm in 1964.
Ivor has been committed to his involvement in the community over the years. He is active in his church, has served on the St. Luke's Hospital Board, Cornhill People United, and is a member of Engine 11. Ivor has also served on the American Cancer Society Board, is a member of the Utica Maennerchor and is a Shriner.
Patricia Lyons Hemstrought
In 1993 Patricia Lyons Hemstrought joined the firm as a caregiver. During her tenure Patty has attended several bereavement seminars and classes, and has also completed the "Hospice Care Training Program".
Barbara Zogby Myslinski
Barb is a graduate of Oneida High School and began her career in funeral service in 1963. She has been active in the community for several years and currently serves as a Stanley Theater volunteer.
Richard S. Kozlowski
Rich is a 1996 graduate of 1000 Islands High School and a 1999 graduate of SUNY Institute of Technology at Canton. He served his apprenticeship with Nunn & McGrath Funeral Directors and has been with the firm for 7 years as a licensed funeral director.
Mary E. (Betty) Nunn
Betty is a graduate of Utica Free Academy and has owned and operated Quinn, Ryan & Nunn Funeral Home from 1952. She serves on numerous committees and organizations including St. Elizabeth Hospital Guild, Catholic Women's Club, Franklin Club and President of Inlet Young at Heart Senior Center.
Tina Szalkowski
Tina joined our staff in 2006 and has been a valuable resource to families. She assists in all types of benefits filings and is always ready to help with any request a family may have.
