Peter Russell, Owner & Funeral Director

Peter Russell

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Peter Russell
Owner & Funeral Director

Pete was born in New Jersey and raised in Endwell, New York. He graduated in 1988 from Seton Catholic Central High School in Binghamton. In 1990, Pete received his Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science from SUNY Canton. From 1990 to 1995, Pete served as a funeral director for homes in Ogdensburg and Elmira, New York. Pete began his employment at Carpenter’s Funeral Home in 1995 and became the licensed manager for Carpenter’s Funeral Home in 2007. In 2014 Pete was presented the opportunity to purchase the funeral homes alongside his partners, Garrett and Kelly. Pete currently co-owns, Phillips Funeral Home, Carpenter's Funeral Home in Corning and Flint Funeral Home in Addison.

In 2014, Pete received his Bachelor's Degree in Funeral Services Administration from SUNY Canton and he currently serves on the College’s Advisory Board for the curriculum.

Pete is a certified Celebrant, and as such is authorized to officiate at funerals and other life events.

Pete has 4 children: sons Chad and Nathan, and daughters, Arianna and Chrystal. He is a member of the Corning Kiwanis Club and the Campbell American Legion. Pete is also a parishioner at All Saints Parish in Corning and attends St. Joseph the Carpenter Church in Campbell.

Pete feels that each day is different in the funeral home business.

"You meet new people and develop relationships with them as they plan an important and meaningful event in a person’s life, a funeral,” Pete says.

"For some, it is the first time that they have been part of the planning process and they don't know what to expect. I enjoy guiding them through the process, paying particular attention to their needs and desires. I feel that the 'thank you' that you receive following the planning and funeral is extremely rewarding."

- Peter Russell

Affiliations and Volunteer Activities

Pete is a member of the New York State Funeral Directors Association, and the National Funeral Directors Association.

In 2015, Pete was profiled in a leading industry publication, American Funeral Director Magazine. The article, entitled “Ones to Watch 2015”, featured interviews with four graduates of mortuary programs across the country “who are poised to make an impact on the funeral profession. We’re keeping an eye on them— and so should you.”

Pete is an active member of both the Corning Kiwanis Club and the Campbell American Legion. He is a parishioner at All Saints Parish in Corning and he attends St. Joseph the Carpenter Church in Campbell.