Our Staff

Our Caring Staff

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Nicholas J. Iselo

Licensed Funeral Director/Manager

Nicholas "Nick" J. Iselo is a licensed funeral director. He graduated from Holland Patent High School in 2007. From there, he went to Mohawk Valley Community College where he earned his associate's degree in business administration. He then attended Simmons School of Mortuary Science in Syracuse, NY, where he earned his associate's degree in Mortuary Science in August of 2010. Nick began his residency under the direction of Kevin Barry in November of 2010. He took his NYS Funeral Law Exam in January of 2012 and received his license in February of that same year. Nick has been a part of Barry Funeral Home since August of 2008.

Nick is a member of the Tri-County Funeral Directors' Association, NYS Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Directors Association, Rome Elks Lodge #96, and he and his family are also members of Teugega Country Club.

On September 24, 2016, Nick was united in marriage to the former Debra Barnum of Ilion, at St. Peter's Church in Rome. They currently reside in Ilion with their sons, Luca and Hayden. They also have a daughter and son in law, Heylee and Sean Jackson.

In their free time, Nick and his family enjoy golfing, vacations, and spending time with family and friends.

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Kevin T. Barry

Licensed Funeral Director/ Former Owner

Kevin has been a licensed funeral director since 1971. He is a graduate of Simmons School of Mortuary Science. He has been an owner/operator since 1974. He is married to Christina A. Cross. He has two sons, Mark and Patrick. Kevin is a Eucharistic minister and member of St. Peter's Church and is the president of the St. Peter's Parish Council. Kevin is also a member of The Knights of Columbus #391, Loyal order of the Elks Lodge #96, Lake Delta Yacht Club, Teugega Country Club and Rome Chamber of Commerce, where he served as a board chairman.