Bryant Funeral Home, Inc. | Funeral & Cremation Services for East Setauket, NY

Who We Are

Our professional staff has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. 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.

The Edwin Melville Bryant Family:
Edwin & Mildred Bryant and their sons-Robert, Harry, Melville & Arthur

Bryant Family History

For over ten generations, the Bryant family have dedicated themselves to their North Shore communities. Their deep commitment to their neighbors is one of service, professionalism and trust.

Our History

This photograph is displayed
IN MEMORY OF THE PIOUS FAMILY
An aerial photograph - Circa 1930's of the Pious Dairy Farm, the current site of Bryant Funeral Home
Old Town Road is across the bottom and Norwood Avenue is on the left of the photograph. Colorization was commonly done to black and white photographs during this time period.

Bryant Funeral Home Founder- Arthur Bryant, Sr.

Since he was a young boy growing up on a farm in East Setauket, Arthur W. Bryant wanted to serve his neighbors and community. His desire was to do this as a funeral director. None of Art's sons have ever been totally clear as to what or who inspired him to his calling in the funeral profession. However, his dream was delayed by World War II and his service to the country in Europe as Sgt. in the Army Air Corp. At the end of the war he returned to his community and married Martha V. Curtis of Port Jefferson. For the next 25 years Art was side-tracked from his boyhood dream, but went onto own and operate three successful businesses, all based right in our town.

In the mid 1960's Art seized the opportunity to go back to school and get his New York State funeral director's license. He worked in the field as part owner of another funeral home. In the early 1970's Art and Mart

Bryant decided that at the age of 55, instead of coasting into retirement, they would instead build the Bryant Funeral Home. This was the culmination of a lifetime dream, and since Art and Mart had always worked side by side in their prior businesses, this would be no different. One by one their three sons went on to college and became funeral directors. What has followed since those early days is a true desire to serve the bereaved and help in any way to assist the families that we serve in the community to move beyond their grief and on to the road to recovery.

Families being served with respect and dignity by the Bryant Family and staff is all part of Arthur Bryant's boyhood dream as a young man growing up in Setauket.

Mart & Art, 1945

Arthur served as a Sgt. in the Army Air Corp in London.

Martha taught 2nd Grade at Terryville School.

Alvin Jayne, Arthur Bryant, Harry Bryant, 1945

Arthur and Martha Bryant's Wedding Day, April 21, 1946 at Easter Dawn.

Family from L to R. Edwin and Mildred Bryant; Fanny and Herb Curtis; Arthur and Martha Bryant


	Little Artie 1951

Bryant -Curtis Fuel Oil Company Truck , Port Jefferson, NY. Arthur and Martha went into business with Martha's father, Herbert Curtis. They ran a coal yard in Port Jefferson, and then a thriving Fuel Oil business, which serviced many local homes in Old Field, Setauket, Port Jefferson and Poquott. Note the phone number-82. The Bryant Funeal Home uses 473-0082 to this day.

Four Generations of Bryant Men:left to right Edwin Melville (Arthur Bryant's father); Great-grandfather Alexander Bryant; infant brother Melville and Grandfather Melville Havens Bryant

Martha and Arthur Bryant's 25th Wedding Anniversary, April 21, 1971
front: Herb Curtis; Martha, Arthur, Mildred Bryant
back: Freddy, Herbie, Artie


Arthur Bryant Family 1977 Front: Artie Jr., Christine Bryant, Mildred Bryant, Fred Back : Herb, Martha and Arthur Sr.	Aunt Julia Smith Arthur Bryant's Great Aunt, and Sister of his Grandmother Jeanette. Her home is one of the oldest in the Three Village Area, known as the Timothy Smith house or "The Old House on the Hill" circa 1695.


Fred Selling Tomatoes at the family farm in Setauket, 1968	Herbie (named for his grandfather, Herbert Curtis )with flowers grown on family farm, 1958

Cowboy Herbie, Friend Raul, Civil War Soldier Freddie


Martha, Herbert and Fanny (Pfeiffer) Curtis 1931 The Curtis family lived in Port Jefferson on Scraggy Hill, across from St. Charles Hospital. Herb Curtis ran several area business, including a John Deere Tractor Agency. Martha was their only child.	Martha Curtis Senior Picture 1936

Martha Curtis (Bryant) on her father's John Deere Tractor, 1944

Adolph Pfeiffer Family, 1895
William; Fannie Viola (Martha Bryant's mother); Eva May and Reed Benedict

Pfeiffer's Corner, 1912
This was the business of Adolph "Doll" Pfeiffer, in Setauket. Doll Pfeiffer was Fanny Curtis's father. This was both their home and Butcher Shop.

Fannie Curtis (Pfeiffer), on left, with sisters Amy and Alice


Arthur Bryant Sr., August 2009, The Setauket Fire Department Celebrated their 100th Anniversary Arthur Bryant Sr. was honored for his over 70 years of service.

Fred, Arthur Sr., Herb & Artie
August 2009, Setauket Fire Dept. 100th Anniversary Celebration

Our Valued Staff

Fred Bryant, Funeral Director, Licensed Manager

Fred Bryant was born and raised in Port Jefferson. He received his degree in Mortuary Science from Farmingdale University. After he graduated, Fred joined the family business at the Bryant Funeral Home in Setauket, where he has worked for over the past 30 years. Fred, his family and ancestors have been actively involved in this community for several generations.
Mr. Bryant is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the New York State Funeral Director Association (NYSFD), Board Member of the Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association (NSFDA), and Cremation Association of North America (CANA).
He serves on several other boards including the Three Village Meals on Wheels, the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library and the Three Village Historical Society. Fred is currently, or has in the past, served as an officer on each of these boards. In addition, he is a member of the board for the Parish Resource Center and the Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation. Fred also serves on two local boards of historical cemeteries, Oak Hill Cemetery at Stony Brook and Cedar Hill Cemetery in Port Jefferson. Both of these cemeteries while still active have each been serving the communities for well over a century.
Fred currently lives in East Setauket with his wife, Debbie. He is very proud of his three children. Fred, Jr. is a graduate from the University of Richmond in May 2010 and entered the army as a 2nd Lieutenant. Bonnie is a graduate of Lesley College in Cambridge, Massachusetts and attends Hofstra University School of Law. Adam is a Ward Melville High School Graduate and works locally.
Brian Elster, Funeral Director, Location Manager

Brian Elster was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He currently resides in Centereach with his family, which includes his three daughters and his dog. He is a graduate of South Shore High School. He obtained his Associates Degree in Applied Science in Major Mortuary Science, in 1998, from American Academy McAllister Mortuary Institute in New York.
Brian worked with Dahill Funeral Home, Brooklyn, NY for 12 years before joining the staff of Bryant Funeral Home in 2011.
Brian is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA), and Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association (NSFDA).
In his spare time, Brian enjoys swimming in his pool, hunting, and fishing. He also enjoys wood-working and re-building computers, as well as visiting family and friends in Brooklyn.
Kenneth Favara, Funeral Director

Kenneth J. Favara, born in Nassau County and moved to Commack in 1961. He graduated from Commack High School South. He obtained his Associates Degree in Applied Science, Major Mortuary Science from Farmingdale University in 1980. He joined the staff of Bryant Funeral Home in 1997 and has been a Licensed Funeral Director since 1981. Ken married his wife, Linda, in 1984 and they have a daughter, Gina Marie.
He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA), and the Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association (NSFDA).
Ken is also a 3rd Degree Knight of the St. Gerard Majella RC Knights of Columbus Council #7006, a member of Strathmore Court Homeowners Association, Parishioner of Infant Jesus RC Church, Port Jefferson, and former member of the Old Field Power Squadron and National Rifle Association.
He enjoys collecting coins and stamps, boating, fishing, and target shooting. Ken also loves to travel and visit with family and friends.
Jessica Mastauskas, Funeral Director

Jessica Mastauskas, born in Connecticut and raised in East Setauket, New York. She is a graduate of Ward Melville High School, Setauket. She graduated from Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida with an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science. She also has a Bachelors Degree from Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT. Jessica is married to her high school sweetheart, John and they have 2 daughters.
She is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA), and Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association (NSFDA).
Jessica enjoys boating, walking the beach, watching football and reading. She also enjoys visiting her family in Connecticut and loves staying active with her girls.
John Orlando, Funeral Director

John N. Orlando, Jr. was born in Rockville Center and raised in Bellport, Long Island. He is a graduate of Bellport High School. He obtained his Associates Degree in Applied Science in Major Mortuary Science from Nassau Community College in 2004.
John and his wife, Michele live in Brookhaven with their son, Jake. John is fourth generation to work in the funeral business. Prior to joining Bryant Funeral Home 2009, he was employed for 10 years by his family business in Patchogue.
John is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA), and Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association (NSFDA). He is also a 10 year member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree, Council #725 as well as a 10 year member of the South Country Lions Club.
In his spare time John enjoys spending time with his family as well as boating, golfing and fishing.
Arthur Bryant, Funeral Director, Founder

Arthur is one of four sons born at home to Edwin Melville and Mildred Bryant in East Setauket. Shortly after graduation from Setauket High School, he served his country as a Sgt. in the Army Air Force, stationed in England.
After World War II, Arthur married Martha Curtis of Port Jefferson, built a home in Setauket, where they raised their three sons, Arthur Jr., Herbert, and Frederick. Art and Mart ran several successful area businesses. In the 1960’s he earned his New York State funeral director’s license, achieving a lifelong dream. He was part-owner of another Long Island funeral home before starting the Bryant Funeral Home in Setauket. Through his encouragement, his three sons entered the family business as licensed funeral directors themselves. Arthur has over 38 years of experience in his chosen field, and has held many positions in his community.
His volunteerism includes his lifelong membership at the First United Methodist Church in Port Jefferson where he served many, many years as Sunday school superintendant. Arthur is proud to be a 70 year member of the Setauket Fire Department, a member and past commander of American Legion Harbor Post 417 and the VFW.
Art and Mart were married for over 50 years and enjoyed traveling throughout the western states and especially loved Alaska, Mexico, and California. Arthur enjoys his 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and his Chihuahua named Freckles.