Licensed Staff

All of our licensed directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them as a part of our family.

Samuel S. Buranich Jr., Licensed Funeral Director Email: SBuranich@verizon.net Website: www.buranichfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 315-487-2412 Fax: 315-708-0204 Sam Jr. graduated from the State University of Delhi in 1966 with an associate's degree in Business Marketing and from Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa in 1968 where he received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. In 1969, he graduated from Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science prior to serving his one-year residency with Parsky Funeral Home in Rochester. He founded Buranich Funeral Home, Inc. in 1974.  Sam is a lifetime member of the Syracuse Men's Garden Club and Greater Camillus Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife, Ann, are communicants of St. Joseph's Church in Camillus and St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Syracuse. Some of his outside interests include gardening, traveling and spending time with his family.

Samuel S. Buranich III, Licensed Funeral Director         Certified Pre-Planning Consultant Email: Sam@buranichfh.com Website: www.BuranichFuneralHome.com Office Phone: 315-487-2412 Fax: 315-708-0204 Sam III received his associate's degree in mortuary science from SUNY Canton in 1999. Upon completing his one-year residency at Ballweg and Lunsford Funeral Home in Syracuse, he joined the Buranich Funeral Home staff. Sam is a member of the Greater Camillus Chamber of Commerce. In 2009 Sam became a Certified Pre-Plan Consultant (CPC). He and his family are communicants of St. Joseph's Church in Camillus. Some of his outside interests include golf and spending time with his wife,Carla, and their two sons.

Matthew J. Vincentini, Licensed Funeral Director                       Certified Celebrant, Certified Pre-Planning Consultant Email: Matt@buranichfh.com Website: www.BuranichFuneralHome.com Office Phone: 315-487-2412 Fax: 315-708-0204 Matt received his associate's degree in mortuary science from Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in 2004 and was the recipient of the Embalming, Business Management Disciplines and Mark B. Wightman Memorial Scholarship Awards. He completed his one-year residency at the Buranich Funeral Home, Inc. In 2009 Matt became a Certified Pre-Plan Consultant (CPC) and a Certified Celebrant© with the In-Sight Institute. Matt is also a member with the Solvay Fire Department, Inc., a member of the Solvay Tigers A.C., Inc. and Greater Camillus Chamber of Commerce.  He and his family are members of Word of Life Assembly of God in Baldwinsville. Some of his outside interests include golf, hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife, Zhanna, and their two sons.

Jason L. Ryder, Licensed Funeral Director                       Certified Pre-Planning Consultant Email: Jason@buranichfh.com Website: www.BuranichFuneralHome.com Office Phone: 315-487-2412 Fax: 315-708-0204 Jason L. Ryder joined the Buranich Funeral Home on July 20, 2009. Born in Auburn, he grew up in Skaneateles where he graduated from Skaneateles High School in 1995. He continued his education at SUNY Canton where he received an Associate Degree in Applied Science in 1997. He completed his one year residency with the Maurer Funeral Home in Liverpool and Baldwinsville and has been a New York State licensed funeral director since 1998. He is a member of the Greater Camillus Chamber of Commerce. In 2009 Jason became a Certified Pre-Plan Consultant (CPC). Jason enjoys playing the clarinet and piano. Jason is a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Camillus. He and Vanessa are members of the Baldwinsville Community Band. Some of his outside interests include bowling, golfing and spending time with his family. Jason has lived in Baldwinsville for five years. He resides with his wife, Vanessa and their two children.