Kristin L. Catalano was born and raised in Watervliet, a suburb in New York State's Capitol Region. She is the daughter of Sharon (Hale) Henderson and licensed funeral director, Samuel F. Catalano, Jr.; Kristin is proud to say she is a second generation funeral director. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and Hudson Valley Community College, where she received her degree in funeral service with Excellence in Restorative Art. After attaining her New York State License in Funeral Directing, Kristin attended Northern Westchester School of Hairdressing and Cosmetology, receiving her cosmetology certificate and license.

Kristin keeps active in the community. She was the repeat chairperson of "Evening in the Park", a fundraising event for the Village of Wappingers Falls. She is a member and a director of the Wappingers Falls Business and Professional Association.  Kristin is a parishioner of St. Mary's Church, Wappingers Falls where she sings in their choir. She is also a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queen of Peace.  As her children enter school, she has also become very active in St. Mary's School in Wappingers Falls. There, she is an executive board member of St. Mary's Mothers Guild. Kristin is also a volunteer for the Wappingers Falls Meals-on-Wheels Program.

William J. Halvey was born and raised in Beacon, New York, the son of Kathie (Diener) Halvey and licensed funeral director, Peter T. Halvey. Bill is a third generation funeral director.  He graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School and went on to the New England Institute at Mount Ida College where he graduated with his degree in funeral service.  After passing his New York State Licensing Exam and receiving his funeral director's license, Bill worked with his father at Halvey Funeral Home in Beacon until 2005.

Bill is a member and a director of the Wappingers Falls Rotary Club. He is a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Wappingers Falls. He is also a 3^rd Degree member of the Wappingers Knights of Columbus, Council 1636. Bill sits on the Board of the Wappingers Falls Cemetery Association.  He keeps active in the community, volunteering for the Wappingers Falls Meals-on-Wheels Program.

Kristin and Bill met in 2002 while working together.  As with all tales of love, theirs is unique.  Together they purchased Straub Funeral Home in April 2005, and were later married in September of that year.  They welcomed their son, Francisco "Frankie" in September of 2006, their daughter, Maria Teresa in November of 2008 and their son Rocco in October of 2011.

As business partners, Kristin and Bill continue to contribute to various causes and organizations in the community and surrounding areas. They are both members of the Dutchess-Putnam-Ulster, the New York State and the National Funeral Directors Associations.  Together, they are happy to make their lives in Wappingers Falls where the Halvey family funeral tradition began over 75 years ago. Kristin and Bill spend their free time enjoying life's moments and spending time together as a family.