Our Staff

Joseph E. Camolli
NYS Licensed Director, Manager

Joe joined the Krauss Funeral Home family in 2001 as an intern, before becoming a Funeral Director. Joe resides in Franklin Square with his wife, Linda, and their two sons. Joe had held the prestigious position of Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Council #5001 for three years. He is currently active in the parish of St. Catherine of Sienna, RCC, where he has been a parishioner since 1989. Joseph was selected by the VFW Frank P curry Jr post # 2718 to be Grand Marshall for the Memorial Day Parade 2018 and also selected by Franklin Square Chamber of commerce as Businessperson  of the year 2018. 

Kenneth C. Christensen
NYS Licensed Director

Kenneth is a third-generation Funeral Director, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Arnold C. Christensen and Arnold T. Christensen, respectively. Ken's experience as a Funeral Director spans over 23 years. He is currently serving as President of the Franklin Square Kiwanis Club and is a former member of the Franklin Square/Elmont Rotory Club and a current member of the Ascension Lutheran Church.

Stephen P. Graziano
NYS Licensed Director

Stephen is originally from Elmont as well. He has been with the Krauss Funeral Home family since 1996, and has been a Funeral Director for over 25 years. He is currently a member of the American Lodge – Sons of Italy. He and his wife, Rosemarie, have two sons and a daughter.

John S. Macken
NYS Licensed Director

John, who joined our staff in 2014, is a third generation funeral director from Rockville Centre, and has been a licensed director for over 23 years. He is a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps. John is also a very active member and Past Grand Knight of the St. Agnes Council of the Knights of Columbus. John and his wife, Carol, currently reside in Oceanside and have a daughter and two granddaughters.