Our History
Sisk brothers Funeral Home, LLC began serving the Greater New Haven area in 1870 at it's first location on Grand Ave. in New Haven. After many years at this location, there was a need for a larger facility. So, Sisk Brothers moved to 128 Dwight St. in New Haven where they served generations of families in need. The Home on Dwight St. was a beautiful and functional facility that served the area well for many years.
In 1977, the Sisk family saw a need to expand to the town of Hamden. Many families who they had served had moved to the communities of Hamden, North Haven, Cheshire, Woodbridge and Bethany. Building a new facility in the Mount Carmel section of Hamden could now serve these areas with ease and convenience. The Sisk brothers Funeral Home, LLC at 3105 Whitney Ave. in Hamden provides a large parking lot, Handicap restrooms and ample size chapels to serve all aspects of funeral service.
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Carmine Monaco, Funeral Director
Carmine has been a licensed funeral director since 1992 and has been with Sisk Brothers since 2000. Carmine is a member of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association, Greater New Haven Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association and a is a parishioner of St. Rita Church in Hamden. Mr. Monaco purchased Sisk Brothers Funeral Home in 2012 and looks forward to carrying on the tradition that the Sisk family started over one hundred forty years ago. In his free time Carmine enjoys golf and spending time with his his wife Sarah and son Carmine. Mr. Monaco has been a member of the St. Rita Golf committee for many years.
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Robert Woody, Funeral Director
Bob has been a licensed funeral director for over 50 years, the past 35 years with Sisk Brothers. Recently retired, he continues to be available to help with your loved ones. Bob is a member of the Irish American Community Center, is a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the National and CT. Funeral Directors Associations. He has three daughters, all graduates of Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden and two granddaughters.
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James W. Cowan, Funeral Director and Prearrangement Specialist
James is a 1986 graduate of Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, GA and attended University of Houston. Licensed in funeral service in 1988. Mr. Cowan is a Certified Pre-Planning Counselor and joined Sisk Brothers in 2001.
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Kimberley N Talmadge, Funeral Director
Kim grew up nearby in Meriden, a graduate of Francis T. Maloney High School. She recently retired after proudly serving as a career Firefighter in Hamden for over 20 years. Post-retirement, she was inspired to transition from being a first responder to a last responder; now helping people in a different capacity. She earned her degree in Mortuary Sciences from Goodwin University and has become a licensed Funeral Director. Carmine and Woody, Sisk Brothers' veteran directors have been instrumental in her training, and she is proud to continue on a team member at Sisk Brothers. Kim resides in Hamden, where she and her husband Chip run a small family farm. They enjoy home projects and spending their time outdoors together. They also cherish time with their four children, two granddaughters and their dog, Adalynn.
