Our Staff

Louis G. Pillari
Licensed Funeral Director
Louis Pillari is a Licensed Funeral Director in both New York and Florida with over 35 years of experience in all aspects of Funeral Service and is the Founder of the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. He has lived within the community for his entire life. He is an active parishioner and works closely with St. Dominic RC Church in Oyster Bay, as well as St. Gertrude RC Church in Bayville. He is a member of the Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association, Oyster Bay Knights of Columbus Council 1206, Italian-American Citizens Club of Oyster Bay, Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce, the Oyster Bay Civic Association, Nassau Country Club, as well as being an Exempt Volunteer Firefighter with the Bayville Fire Company where he has served as Funeral Committee Chairman. Lou is happily married to his lovely wife Corinna, who is also a member of our staff. He has two children, Alexandra and Louis Jr. He enjoys golf, platform  tennis, fishing, and skiing. Lou is an extremely compassionate person who's sincere caring and professional mannerisms are well known throughout the community that he serves. 

Melissa Schmidt

Melissa Schmidt is a Licensed Funeral Director in New York State and has been a Managing Funeral Director with Oyster Bay Funeral Home for over ten years. Melissa has been a member of our community for her entire life and is currently a Board Member of the Nassau Suffolk Funeral Directors Association. She is also active in many charitable organizations as well as a Parishioner at St. Dominic RC Church in Oyster Bay. She enjoys spending time with her family and many friends, as well as creating special art and craft items from scratch. Melissa's sincere, caring and professional mannerisms are obvious traits, and add to her very compassionate nature that shine through while serving others in their time of need.