At the John J. Barrett & Son Funeral Home, we take great pride in the fact that our business remains family owned and operated. Following, you will find information about our funeral director, Tom Barrett, Jr.

Thomas V. Barrett, Jr. was born in Englewood, New Jersey on October 29, 1948. He grew up in Tenafly, NJ, where he attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel grammar school. He later attended Bergen Catholic High School, and graduated from Villanova University in 1970. He obtained his degree in mortuary science in 1974 from The American Academy McCalaster Institute of Funeral Service. In 1976, he received his New York and New Jersey Funeral Director's licenses. In 1980, Tom became the manager of the John J. Barrett & Son funeral home on West 51st Street in New York City. Over the years, he developed strong ties with the West Side community, in which he was both a resident and business owner. He is a member of the West 51st Street Block Association, The Ninth Avenue Association, and most recently, he joined the Midtown West Business Association. He has supported various community endeavors, such as sponsoring local athletic teams. In 1983, he married a woman from the neighborhood, Christine, and became the stepfather of Kimalisa. His son Daniel John was born in 1986, followed by the birth of Julia Rose in 1990. In 1991, Tom and his family moved to Tenafly, NJ, and he began commuting to the West 51st Street funeral home. Once again, Tom became an active member in his new community. As current parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Tom and Christine are involved in fundraisers and various community building activities. Tom has also coached his daughter's school basketball team for the last 4 years. Over the years, through his business, Tom Barrett has become much more than just a local funeral director. He has formed warm ties and established friendships while conducting business with the neighborhood. John J. Barrett & Son funeral home prides itself in serving a diverse clientele in New York City and its surrounding neighbors.