Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home

Jacob W. Krowicki, Jr.
Licensed Funeral Director, Manager and Owner | N.J. Lic. No. 2424

Mr. Krowicki has been Manager and Owner of Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home since 1970. He graduated from The American Academy of Funeral Service and Embalming, New York, New York and The National Selected Morticians Management School, Evanston, IL. He is a proud veteran of the United States Army and was stationed at West Point Military Academy, West Point, New York. Mr. Krowicki continues his dedication to serve his community and community memberships on both the Local and National levels. Mr. Krowicki is also a Notary Public for the state of New Jersey.

Mr. Krowicki has been a leader in Funeral service and is the Past President of The Funeral Directors’ Association of Essex, Union and West Hudson Counties. He is also an active member of New Jersey Funeral Directors Association and The National Funeral Directors Association.

Mr. Krowicki has served as a Past Committeeman for Linden’s Fifth Ward, he was Chairman of The Union County Social Services Board and a former Member of Linden Local Assistance Board; In addition to his membership on the Board of Directors for the Stonewall Savings and Loan Association, Linden. He was also the President of the Linden Public Library Board, and a Past Secretary of both The Greater Elizabeth Democratic Association, Elizabeth, NJ, and The Polish Merchants and Professionals Association.

In 1985, Mr. Krowicki was nominated to serve as Grand Marshal in the Pulaski Day Parade, New York, New York. He is also the Board of Directors Past Executive Vice President for the General Casimir Pulaski Memorial Parade Committee Inc., New York, New York and a proud Member and Past President of the General Pulaski Memorial Parade Committee of Linden, NJ.

In 1995, Mr. Krowicki was honored by the St. Hedwig Parish, Holy Name Father of The Year. In 1983, he was awarded by the Polish American World as “Citizen of The Year”. He was also Past President of St. Adalbert’s Holy Name Society. He is a member and Past President of the Linden Lions Club, and also a member of The Polish Legion of American Veterans Post #91 of Elizabeth, The Knights of Columbus, Linden Council #2859, Sons of Poland Freedom Club of Joseph Pilsudski, Lodge #93 Bayway Polish Home, Elizabeth, The Sons of Poland Lodge #89 of Elizabeth, The Ukranian National Association, The Polish Cultural Foundation of Clark, NJ and the Catholic War Veterans Post #497.

Jeffrey Krowicki
Licensed Funeral Director | N.J. Lic. No. 4011
Jeffrey graduated with B.S. and Masters Degrees from Lynn University of Boca Raton, Florida, in Business Management. He then returned to New Jersey to join the family business. He graduated from the American Academy McCalister Institute of Funeral Service and Embalming School in New York City and became a Licensed Funeral Director. Jeffrey is also a licensed, certified Preneed Counselor in the state of New Jersey. He specializes in all phases of prearranging and prepaid funerals. He is also a Notary Public for the state of New Jersey.

Jeffrey is an active member and past President of the New Jersey, Essex, Union and West Hudson Counties Funeral Directors Association, Selected Independent Funeral Homes and Directors, member of the American Society of Embalmers, member of the Funeral Ethics Association. Jeffrey sits on the Board of the Linden Welfare Board, member of the Linden K.O.C. #2859, member of the General Casimir Pulaski Parade Committee, Jeffrey is a member of the Ukranian National Association, Polish Cultural Foundation of Clark. He is active in all the local churches and community activities in the surrounding areas. He is also a member of the N.J. State P.B.A., New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers Association, New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police, 200 Club Member. Jeffrey was nominated as the Elizabeth Contingent Marshall for the 2010 New York City Pulaski Day Parade.

His family’s name and heritage are strong in the surrounding community where he works and resides with his family.

Joseph J. Olivero
Licensed Funeral Director | N.J. Lic. No. 3322
Joseph began his career as a licensed funeral director in 1977, graduating from Mercer County Community College School of Mortuary Science with an Associate Degree in Business Management and Physical Sciences. He is a licensed Funeral Director in New Jersey and Florida, member of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association and the Middlesex & Somerset Funeral Directors Association.

Joseph’s primary concern is to meet the needs of each individual family and provide the highest level of service. Joseph has always had the ability to interact comfortably and communicate well with the public. Joe has a true passion for serving families with the utmost professionalism. He believes that all lives lived should be honored in a special way that has meaning to their family.

Emilio Del Cueto III
Licensed Funeral Director | N.J. Lic. No. 4627
Emilio is a Cuban-American born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. He is a Licensed Funeral Director in New Jersey. His career began in 1992 while in college and was graduated from Mercer Mortuary College. He is also a Notary Public of New Jersey.

He has knowledge with all faiths and cultures. His experience includes pre-need and at need, and shipping international and domestic.

Emilio is a member of Elizabeth Lion Cuban Club. He is also an active member of St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, Blessed Sacrament and St. Catherine’s and is very active in the Hispanic community.

In his free time, he like playing baseball and golf. He is a season ticket holder for the New York Yankees. He also loves spending valuable time with his wife and his two daughters. Emilio also loves dining in New York City and traveling to Europe and exotic beaches.

*The following employees are unlicensed and not qualified to make funeral arrangements, embalming, or conduct funerals.

Patricia
Office Manager
Patricia was born in Poland before emmigrating to the United States in 2001 and resides in Linden.

She is the office secretary at The Krowicki-McCracken Funeral Home and handles all the questions, paperwork and quality control.

She is bilingual and she offers help when it comes to translation, etc.

In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading traveling and spending her time with family and friends.

Lois
Office Manager
Lois began her career with Krowicki-McCracken Funeral Home in 1974. Since then she has been an asset to the firm and the families which it serves. The depth of Lois’s experience is vital to the day to day operations of the Funeral Home. Her care, concern and attention to detail aids the Funeral Director with scheduling, accounting, billing, filing forms for trust accounts and claims for insurance policies.

Outside of the funeral home, Lois enjoys time with her family.

Robert
General Funeral Assistant

Robert graduated from Elizabeth High School, and then he continued on to the Union County Police Academy where he graduated in 1991. He is currently employed as an Elizabeth Police Officer where he is assigned to the Traffic Division. Robert has also been working at the funeral home since 1999. Robert has great knowledge in all aspects of funeral service. His expertise and knowledge has led him to be one of the best. He has a loving wife and two beautiful daughters where he resides in Roselle Park.

Hilda
General Funeral Assistant
Hilda was born in Havana, Cuba before emmigrating to the United States in 1971. She is currently an Elizabeth resident.

Hilda offers bi-lingual services.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling and values time with her family.

Richard
General Funeral Assistant
Richard was born and raised in Elizabeth and currently resided in Union, NJ. Prior to entering the funeral service, he was the Owner/Operator of D & R Liquor Store, Hillside, NJ.

In Richard’s free time, he is an active member of the Linden Moose Lodge and President of The Linden Church Bowling League, Linden, NJ.

Edward
General Funeral Assistant
Edward was born in Elizabeth. He lived in Roselle, before moving to Union in 1955. He was a frozen food specialist with Advantage Pezrow Food Broker in Ramsey, for over 40 years, retiring in 2008. Edward is very dedicated to the catholic church and religion.

Michael
General Funeral Assistant
Michael graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1984. He grew up in Elizabeth and moved to Union in 1994. He is married with 2 beautiful children. Michael has great knowledge in dealing with families in their time of need and is well rounded in the funeral industry. In Michael's free time, he is an active Free and Accepted Mason in Lodge #22, Cranford NJ. He is also a Trustee on the executive board at Erhart Gardens, Shaefer Gardens in Union NJ, senior housing and assistant to the secretary for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #46 in Rochelle Park NJ.


Home About Us Staff Services Pre-Need Resources Grief Resources Merchandise Informative Videos FAQ’s Memorials Florist Directions Obituaries Email Us	Staff Jacob W. Krowicki, Jr. Licensed Funeral Director, Manager and Owner \| N.J. Lic. No. 2424 Mr. Krowicki has been Manager and Owner of Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home since 1970. He graduated from The American Academy of Funeral Service and Embalming, New York, New York and The National Selected Morticians Management School, Evanston, IL. He is a proud veteran of the United States Army and was stationed at West Point Military Academy, West Point, New York. Mr. Krowicki continues his dedication to serve his community and community memberships on both the Local and National levels. Mr. Krowicki is also a Notary Public for the state of New Jersey. Mr. Krowicki has been a leader in Funeral service and is the Past President of The Funeral Directors’ Association of Essex, Union and West Hudson Counties. He is also an active member of New Jersey Funeral Directors Association and The National Funeral Directors Association. Mr. Krowicki has served as a Past Committeeman for Linden’s Fifth Ward, he was Chairman of The Union County Social Services Board and a former Member of Linden Local Assistance Board; In addition to his membership on the Board of Directors for the Stonewall Savings and Loan Association, Linden. He was also the President of the Linden Public Library Board, and a Past Secretary of both The Greater Elizabeth Democratic Association, Elizabeth, NJ, and The Polish Merchants and Professionals Association. In 1985, Mr. Krowicki was nominated to serve as Grand Marshal in the Pulaski Day Parade, New York, New York. He is also the Board of Directors Past Executive Vice President for the General Casimir Pulaski Memorial Parade Committee Inc., New York, New York and a proud Member and Past President of the General Pulaski Memorial Parade Committee of Linden, NJ. In 1995, Mr. Krowicki was honored by the St. Hedwig Parish, Holy Name Father of The Year. In 1983, he was awarded by the Polish American World as “Citizen of The Year”. He was also Past President of St. Adalbert’s Holy Name Society. He is a member and Past President of the Linden Lions Club, and also a member of The Polish Legion of American Veterans Post #91 of Elizabeth, The Knights of Columbus, Linden Council #2859, Sons of Poland Freedom Club of Joseph Pilsudski, Lodge #93 Bayway Polish Home, Elizabeth, The Sons of Poland Lodge #89 of Elizabeth, The Ukranian National Association, The Polish Cultural Foundation of Clark, NJ and the Catholic War Veterans Post #497. Jeffrey Krowicki Licensed Funeral Director \| N.J. Lic. No. 4011 Jeffrey graduated with B.S. and Masters Degrees from Lynn University of Boca Raton, Florida, in Business Management. He then returned to New Jersey to join the family business. He graduated from the American Academy McCalister Institute of Funeral Service and Embalming School in New York City and became a Licensed Funeral Director. Jeffrey is also a licensed, certified Preneed Counselor in the state of New Jersey. He specializes in all phases of prearranging and prepaid funerals. He is also a Notary Public for the state of New Jersey. Jeffrey is an active member and past President of the New Jersey, Essex, Union and West Hudson Counties Funeral Directors Association, Selected Independent Funeral Homes and Directors, member of the American Society of Embalmers, member of the Funeral Ethics Association. Jeffrey sits on the Board of the Linden Welfare Board, member of the Linden K.O.C. #2859, member of the General Casimir Pulaski Parade Committee, Jeffrey is a member of the Ukranian National Association, Polish Cultural Foundation of Clark. He is active in all the local churches and community activities in the surrounding areas. He is also a member of the N.J. State P.B.A., New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers Association, New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police, 200 Club Member. Jeffrey was nominated as the Elizabeth Contingent Marshall for the 2010 New York City Pulaski Day Parade. His family’s name and heritage are strong in the surrounding community where he works and resides with his family. Joseph J. Olivero Licensed Funeral Director \| N.J. Lic. No. 3322 Joseph began his career as a licensed funeral director in 1977, graduating from Mercer County Community College School of Mortuary Science with an Associate Degree in Business Management and Physical Sciences. He is a licensed Funeral Director in New Jersey and Florida, member of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association and the Middlesex & Somerset Funeral Directors Association. Joseph’s primary concern is to meet the needs of each individual family and provide the highest level of service. Joseph has always had the ability to interact comfortably and communicate well with the public. Joe has a true passion for serving families with the utmost professionalism. He believes that all lives lived should be honored in a special way that has meaning to their family. Emilio Del Cueto III Licensed Funeral Director \| N.J. Lic. No. 4627 Emilio is a Cuban-American born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. He is a Licensed Funeral Director in New Jersey. His career began in 1992 while in college and was graduated from Mercer Mortuary College. He is also a Notary Public of New Jersey. He has knowledge with all faiths and cultures. His experience includes pre-need and at need, and shipping international and domestic. Emilio is a member of Elizabeth Lion Cuban Club. He is also an active member of St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, Blessed Sacrament and St. Catherine’s and is very active in the Hispanic community. In his free time, he like playing baseball and golf. He is a season ticket holder for the New York Yankees. He also loves spending valuable time with his wife and his two daughters. Emilio also loves dining in New York City and traveling to Europe and exotic beaches. *The following employees are unlicensed and not qualified to make funeral arrangements, embalming, or conduct funerals. Patricia Office Manager Patricia was born in Poland before emmigrating to the United States in 2001 and resides in Linden. She is the office secretary at The Krowicki-McCracken Funeral Home and handles all the questions, paperwork and quality control. She is bilingual and she offers help when it comes to translation, etc. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading traveling and spending her time with family and friends. Lois Office Manager Lois began her career with Krowicki-McCracken Funeral Home in 1974. Since then she has been an asset to the firm and the families which it serves. The depth of Lois’s experience is vital to the day to day operations of the Funeral Home. Her care, concern and attention to detail aids the Funeral Director with scheduling, accounting, billing, filing forms for trust accounts and claims for insurance policies. Outside of the funeral home, Lois enjoys time with her family. Robert General Funeral Assistant Robert graduated from Elizabeth High School, and then he continued on to the Union County Police Academy where he graduated in 1991. He is currently employed as an Elizabeth Police Officer where he is assigned to the Traffic Division. Robert has also been working at the funeral home since 1999. Robert has great knowledge in all aspects of funeral service. His expertise and knowledge has led him to be one of the best. He has a loving wife and two beautiful daughters where he resides in Roselle Park. Hilda General Funeral Assistant Hilda was born in Havana, Cuba before emmigrating to the United States in 1971. She is currently an Elizabeth resident. Hilda offers bi-lingual services. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and values time with her family. Richard General Funeral Assistant Richard was born and raised in Elizabeth and currently resided in Union, NJ. Prior to entering the funeral service, he was the Owner/Operator of D & R Liquor Store, Hillside, NJ. In Richard’s free time, he is an active member of the Linden Moose Lodge and President of The Linden Church Bowling League, Linden, NJ. Edward General Funeral Assistant Edward was born in Elizabeth. He lived in Roselle, before moving to Union in 1955. He was a frozen food specialist with Advantage Pezrow Food Broker in Ramsey, for over 40 years, retiring in 2008. Edward is very dedicated to the catholic church and religion. Michael General Funeral Assistant Michael graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1984. He grew up in Elizabeth and moved to Union in 1994. He is married with 2 beautiful children. Michael has great knowledge in dealing with families in their time of need and is well rounded in the funeral industry. In Michael's free time, he is an active Free and Accepted Mason in Lodge #22, Cranford NJ. He is also a Trustee on the executive board at Erhart Gardens, Shaefer Gardens in Union NJ, senior housing and assistant to the secretary for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #46 in Rochelle Park NJ.