About Us
About Us
Potter Funeral Home has been a cornerstone of Willimantic for over one hundred years. During that time the public has seen several different faces carry out its long-standing tradition of exceptional family service. The staff is led by Glenn and Tiffany Blumenstein and Brian Romanowski, who have continued the time-honored traditions of caring. The staff members at Potter Funeral Home are committed to providing your family with the finest services and products available. They are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
We encourage you to call us with any questions or situations with which you feel we may be able to help you. As our motto says, "The name you know, the care you deserve."
Our Staff
Led by Glenn Blumenstein & Brian Romanowski, the family at Potter Funeral Home is here to care for you, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. The staff is chosen not just for their ability and their skills, but for their dedication and drive to care for our neighbors in their time of need.
Glenn Blumenstein
Co-Owner and CEO
When Glenn started out in the retail business, he quickly
realized that not only did he have an almost instinctual understanding of what “customer
service” meant to the entire organization, but that he also had a keen sense
for operations, and how an entire organization contributed to the full customer
experience. While researching a possible entry into rabbinical school, Glenn
happened upon the NFDA (National Funeral Directors Association), and it changed
the course of his life. He knew instantly that he could take his passion for
the customer experience and his strong desire to ease people’s grief and
suffering…and help lead a revolution in the funeral business. With almost
twenty years of experience in bereavement industry, Glenn & his partner
(and wife) Tiffany, are ready to help people plan tributes for their loved ones
that are based on what they see as the ideal memorial, not one that’s based on
predefined processes that have been around for decades.
Tiffany Blumenstein
Chief Financial Officer
Tiffany spent her early career with the U.S. Military, working in civil affairs as a primary liaison between the U.S. and localities across Europe and the Middle East. Working with local governments on rebuilding and redeveloping infrastructure for war-torn areas in Bosnia, Kosovo and Iraq, Tiffany honed her skills in operations, logistics and civil engineering. She brought those skills with her when she entered the corporate world and was able to bring the unique experiences from her military career into the commercial sector. After meeting Glenn and learning of his passion for the funeral industry, she realized quickly that they both shared a common vision for easing people’s grief. And unlike many in the industry, she doesn’t look backwards to what has been done, she’s looking forward, toward the future and to what is possible. “Dedicated service seems to be lost with many larger corporations that are slow to change…I know we can do it better!”
Christopher Gromko
Managing Funeral Director
Chris first found his passion for helping others when, at a
young age, he began working at a funeral home operated by his close friend’s
family. A graduate of Briarwood College
in Southington, he’s been a licensed funeral director since 1995. Chris’s
diligence and detail-orientation serve his families in making bereavement as
stress-free as possible. He is a stalwart guide for our newer funeral director,
while maintaining a cheerfulness that is key to helping families deal with this
stressful time in their life. Chris grew up in Norwich and lives with his wife,
Sue, children, Emma and Andrew, and dog Zeb, in Canterbury.
Amber Ditomasso
Preneed Funeral Director, All Locations
Amber has a diverse
professional background in the funeral industry. She is a licensed funeral
director as well as a licensed life insurance producer. In addition, Amber is a
certified Preplanning Consultant through the NFDA. Amber is actively involved
with funeral planning seminars and health fairs seeking to raise awareness of
the importance of pre-planning. Additional important aspects of Amber's
professional career revolve around collaborating with funeral homes, attorneys,
conservators, and elder care facility directors to facilitate asset protection,
commonly for Title 19 qualification. Amber lives in Sturbridge, MA with her
husband and two daughters. In her down time, she enjoys hiking and traveling.
Brittany Stuessel
Funeral Director
After receiving two bachelor’s degrees in psychology and
mortuary science, Brittany started her career in funeral industry where she’s
spent the last 5 years. First working
with funeral homes in Maryland and Ohio…we couldn’t be happier that she chose
to come to Connecticut 3 years ago with her husband Kory, and their 3 cats
Savannah, Frankie, and Daisy.
Ann Negron
Funeral Administrator
Ann has been a part of the local community for 47 years. There’s nothing she loves more than using her
background in teaching and social work, to help assist families in their time
of grief. When not assisting those in
need of our services, Ann is an avid reader who loves to travel, write poetry,
and make jewelry.
Karen Harper
Corporate Administrator
Karen joined the staff after 24+ years working for a
Substance Abuse/Halfway House that worked with residents from the Department of
Corrections. She is a Connecticut native, who proudly served in the US Air
Force from 1978-1983. Karen’s
conscientious manner and passion for helping others in need, provides the
foundation for our seamless day-to-day operation. When she is not working,
Karen enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Our Facility
