Staff Directory

I was born in Brooklyn, NY, then brought over to Staten Island when I was about a year old. I grew up on the South Shore of Staten Island, attending Mckee High School and then Canton University. After college, I went to the American Academy McAllister Institute for Mortuary School. Family is very dear to me. I count myself blessed to be married to Megan McInerney Cherubini, and we have two wonderful children, who wouldn’t be close to what they are without her love. Megan helps me in so many ways to make our funeral home what it is – more of a service than a business, where taking care of people is the focus of what we do.

Ken joined the Meislohn- Silvie Funeral Home family in the mid 1970’s and says his dedication comes from knowing that “each day I have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the families I serve”. He’s proud of working with the MSFH staff and agrees that the most important part of our business is to provide personalized, meaningful and dignified care to every family we serve. Ken also keeps the arrangement process simple and easy, whether helping a family with an immediate need or planning for the future.This reduces what would otherwise be a burdensome process on the surviving family members, thus giving peace of mind during this emotional and intimate time. Ken says” I treat each and every family I serve as if it was my own family. I really love my profession! “Ken hopes his many years of experience, coupled with sincere compassion, brings peace of mind and comfort to the families our funeral home serves.

Amanda C. Vaphides was born and raised in Staten Island, New York. She is a graduate of Michael J. Petrides School, Sunnyside. She attended St. John’s University and graduated from American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service. Amanda joined the funeral home staff in 2014. Being a funeral director is something Amanda has always dreamed of and persevered wholeheartedly. She finds all aspects of funeral service to be rewarding. She is proud to be part of a family owned funeral home with such a long history in our area.