The New Colonial Gothic Millspaugh Funeral Home opened at 139 Jefferson Heights, Catskill, New York in 1972 with the late Henry J. Millspaugh as owner and manager and has been a labor of love for the community of families served in the Catskill area for over 80 years. The first Millspaugh Funeral Home was founded at 40 Summit Avenue in 1926 by the late Harry and Lucy Tesch Millspaugh. In 1929, they moved to 175 Grandview Avenue and in 1942 to 257 Main Street. Their son, Henry, and grandson, Harry, began renovation of their fourth location and residence in 1968. The funeral home in the Colonial Gothic Cottage style of architecture so popular in 1857 when it was built by J.P. Foote's crew of eight men over a period of two years, overlooks the Village of Catskill and the Catskill Creek (a scene often depicted by the Hudson River School of Painters begun by Thomas Cole who resided in Catskill). The cruciform structure with the ground level and cellar three-fourths smaller than the second; the steep Gothic Revival roof; French windows; Dutch colonial porches, dormers and gazebo have all been restored, with beautifully landscaped grounds and spacious parking areas. The Overlook Chapel, built in 1976, serves as the merchandise selection room and third chapel when required. In July of 1991 the Millspaugh Funeral Home became the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, indicating the passing of the torch to the next generation: Henry and Clarice Millspaugh's daughter, Mary F. Millspaugh Camerato Hoyt, who is now the owner and managing funeral director. The newest addition to the funeral home is the Remembrance Chapel, which is designed to continue the Colonial Gothic architecture, but includes contemporary styles such as skylights, cathedral ceiling and "pickled" woodwork. This chapel was created to provide a spacious "open-air" setting. Our funeral home now has the ability to accommodate seating 250 people and families may select the chapel best suited to their taste and needs. Does it matter which funeral home you select in your hour of bereavement? We believe most people feel it does matter. A funeral is a deeply significant occasion and it is only natural that the manner in which it is conducted will be remembered. Our complete service is available wherever death occurs in the United States or abroad and wherever the committal is to be. We serve people of all faiths and creeds. We arrange traditional and personalized alternative services. In our music library we have traditional and contemporary selections as well as equipment to accommodate individual preferences. We offer a lending library of bereavement literature and information, as well as a Children's Care Center complete with books, toys, and VCR for entertainment and education. We also offer Pet Memorialization products. This newest and oldest funeral home is presented to our community to provide better service without increased cost. It is our intention to help families before, during, and after they suffer the loss of a loved one. It is our hope to accomplish this goal with the aid of our improved facilities and broader range of services offered. Our family and professional staff are always available in person, by telephone, or online to serve your family and friends. Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home 139 Jefferson Heights Catskill, New York 12414 Phone: (518) 943-3240 Fax: (518) 943-6048 E-Mail: info@millspaughcamerato.com