Our Staff

Meet the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Team


At DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, our team is here for you—day or night—with compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to care. Our fully licensed staff brings decades of combined experience serving families from all walks of life, including military families. Whether you’re planning ahead or facing a loss, we’re honored to help you celebrate and remember your loved one in a meaningful way. You can reach us 24/7 by phone—we’re always here to help.

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James A. Weeks

Manager/Licensed Funeral Director

Jim was born in Hudson, NY and grew up in Latham. He graduated from Shaker High School and Hudson Valley Community College and earned his Mortuary Science Degree in 1984. Jim has been a funeral director in the Capital Region for many years and joined the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home staff in 2023. He is a member of the National Funeral Directors and New York State Funeral Directors Associations.

He married his wife, Marisa Testo in 1988 and they are the proud parents of Anthony, Joseph and Mia and loving grandparents of Delilah Weeks.

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Thomas A. Verret

Licensed Funeral Director

Born and raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Tom is a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College and has been a licensed funeral director since 1989. He joined the DeMarco-Stone staff in 2001. Tom lives in Schenectady with his wife Kaitlin and has 4 sons and 6 grandchildren.

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Richard J. DeLuccia

1932 - 2024 In Memoriam

Richard DeLuccia was part of the DeMarco-Stone family from 1969 until his retirement. He had a long career in funeral service, including teaching many students and managing funeral homes. Prior to entering funeral service, he served our country as an Army Medic.