Our Staff
Meet Our Valued Staff
Kevin Enea
Funeral Director
Kevin was born In Herkimer, New York and raised in Little Falls, New York. He is a graduate of Little Falls High School, Xavier University and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in Ohio, obtaining his funeral directors license in 1995. In the ensuing years, Kevin returned to school where he eventually earned his bachelor’s degree at Utica University, MBA at Syracuse University (Whitman School of Management), as well as most recently, 2023, his proficiency degree in Nursing Home Administration from Utica University.
Kevin and his wife, Kristy Leigh White, married on August 25, 2001, at Annunciation Church in Ilion. The two reside in Frankfort with their four daughters, Claire, Hannah, Jenna and Norah.
In the Fall of 2022, Kevin was elected the Herkimer County Coroner in District #4; a position that he is both humbled by and honored to be in. He is diligent in every aspect of that role, just as he is in his day-to-day life as a Funeral Director.
His memberships include New York State Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners, St. Anthony Crusaders of Herkimer, NY, Herkimer Elks Lodge, New York State Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, Herkimer Knights of Columbus, Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce Member, and good standing candidate to take test to become member of The American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators, Summer 2024.
Kevin Enea
Funeral Director
Kevin was born In Herkimer, New York and raised in Little Falls, New York. He is a graduate of Little Falls High School, Xavier University and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in Ohio, obtaining his funeral directors license in 1995. In the ensuing years, Kevin returned to school where he eventually earned his bachelor’s degree at Utica University, MBA at Syracuse University (Whitman School of Management), as well as most recently, 2023, his proficiency degree in Nursing Home Administration from Utica University.
Kevin and his wife, Kristy Leigh White, married on August 25, 2001, at Annunciation Church in Ilion. The two reside in Frankfort with their four daughters, Claire, Hannah, Jenna and Norah.
In the Fall of 2022, Kevin was elected the Herkimer County Coroner in District #4; a position that he is both humbled by and honored to be in. He is diligent in every aspect of that role, just as he is in his day-to-day life as a Funeral Director.
His memberships include New York State Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners, St. Anthony Crusaders of Herkimer, NY, Herkimer Elks Lodge, New York State Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, Herkimer Knights of Columbus, Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce Member, and good standing candidate to take test to become member of The American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators, Summer 2024.
Marty Ciaccia
Funeral Director
Born and raised in Frankfort, Marty is the son of Larry Ciaccia and Gina (Spado) Ciaccia. Marty has spent the majority of his adult life dedicating himself to funeral service; a path that began when he was just fifteen years old.
A Frankfort-Schuyler graduate with the Class of 2007, Marty continued his education at Simmons Institute of Funeral Service where he finished his degree in 2008. In early 2009, Marty began his Funeral Director apprenticeship and residency program with Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. of Utica. He became a NYS Licensed Funeral Director in April of 2010 (at the young age of 20 years old) and spent four years serving the families of the Greater Utica area. He also took a sabbatical to South Florida where he worked as a funeral home manager for a chain of corporate firms. Marty not only holds a license in the State of New York, but in the State of Florida, as well.
He had the opportunity in 2014 to return to his hometown of Frankfort and once again rejoin the Enea Family Funeral Homes and Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Homes of the Mohawk Valley. In 2017 his name was utilized in furthering the growth of that organization and the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home was established; he has served as a Licensed Funeral Director and the General Manager since that time.
In August of 2021, Marty was wed to the former Jessica DeMatteo of Rome, New York. The two recently celebrated the birth of their first child, Leonardo Joseph.
Marty Ciaccia
Funeral Director
Born and raised in Frankfort, Marty is the son of Larry Ciaccia and Gina (Spado) Ciaccia. Marty has spent the majority of his adult life dedicating himself to funeral service; a path that began when he was just fifteen years old.
A Frankfort-Schuyler graduate with the Class of 2007, Marty continued his education at Simmons Institute of Funeral Service where he finished his degree in 2008. In early 2009, Marty began his Funeral Director apprenticeship and residency program with Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. of Utica. He became a NYS Licensed Funeral Director in April of 2010 (at the young age of 20 years old) and spent four years serving the families of the Greater Utica area. He also took a sabbatical to South Florida where he worked as a funeral home manager for a chain of corporate firms. Marty not only holds a license in the State of New York, but in the State of Florida, as well.
He had the opportunity in 2014 to return to his hometown of Frankfort and once again rejoin the Enea Family Funeral Homes and Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Homes of the Mohawk Valley. In 2017 his name was utilized in furthering the growth of that organization and the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home was established; he has served as a Licensed Funeral Director and the General Manager since that time.
In August of 2021, Marty was wed to the former Jessica DeMatteo of Rome, New York. The two recently celebrated the birth of their first child, Leonardo Joseph.
Chase Hunter
Funeral Director
Chase A. Hunter was born in Wisconsin. As a child, he attended Smith Elementary School in Cortland, NY and would then return to Wisconsin where he graduated from Three Lakes High School in the Northwoods area.
He relocated to the Syracuse area to attend Simmons Institute of Mortuary Science and in 2003 he graduated with his associate’s degree in Mortuary Science. While completing his degree, he moved to Utica and undertook his calling as a Funeral Director.
Chase was an integral part of the team at Eannace Funeral Home in Utica for 22 years. He truly holds close the communities, families and friends that he has been so privileged to serve throughout his tenure. He looks forward to a new era of service as he works alongside the Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate funeral directors to help and assist the families of the Mohawk Valley.
In his spare time, Chase enjoys spending time outdoors and can often be found on the ski slope or sailing his boat on one of our local lakes. He also has a passion for woodworking and craftsmanship.
Chase was married to the former Laura Dolan in 2011. They currently reside in Whitesboro with their two sons, Caleb and Cayden.
Chase Hunter
Funeral Director
Chase A. Hunter was born in Wisconsin. As a child, he attended Smith Elementary School in Cortland, NY and would then return to Wisconsin where he graduated from Three Lakes High School in the Northwoods area.
He relocated to the Syracuse area to attend Simmons Institute of Mortuary Science and in 2003 he graduated with his associate’s degree in Mortuary Science. While completing his degree, he moved to Utica and undertook his calling as a Funeral Director.
Chase was an integral part of the team at Eannace Funeral Home in Utica for 22 years. He truly holds close the communities, families and friends that he has been so privileged to serve throughout his tenure. He looks forward to a new era of service as he works alongside the Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate funeral directors to help and assist the families of the Mohawk Valley.
In his spare time, Chase enjoys spending time outdoors and can often be found on the ski slope or sailing his boat on one of our local lakes. He also has a passion for woodworking and craftsmanship.
Chase was married to the former Laura Dolan in 2011. They currently reside in Whitesboro with their two sons, Caleb and Cayden.
Samantha Heffernan
Registered Resident
Raised in Little Falls, New York, Samantha is the daughter of Jennifer (Barnes) Solby and the late Jeremiah Wilson. Her passion for funeral service began at just 17 years old, when she discovered a calling to help families navigate some of life's most difficult moments. Since then, she has remained dedicated to pursuing a meaningful career in the funeral service profession.
A 2016 graduate of Little Falls High School, Samantha continued her education at SUNY Canton, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Funeral Services Administration. She is currently completing her Funeral Director Residency with Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, where she is gaining valuable experience while continuing to develop her skills in providing compassionate, dignified care to the families she serves.
Having grown up in the community, Samantha takes great pride in the opportunity to serve local families and looks forward to continuing that commitment as a licensed funeral director. She believes in the importance of treating every family with kindness, respect, and personal attention during their time of need.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Samantha enjoys taking scenic walks around her hometown, crafting, and spending quality time with her fiancé, Andruw Oldfield, and their children, Jordan and Charlotte.
Samantha Heffernan
Registered Resident
Raised in Little Falls, New York, Samantha is the daughter of Jennifer (Barnes) Solby and the late Jeremiah Wilson. Her passion for funeral service began at just 17 years old, when she discovered a calling to help families navigate some of life's most difficult moments. Since then, she has remained dedicated to pursuing a meaningful career in the funeral service profession.
A 2016 graduate of Little Falls High School, Samantha continued her education at SUNY Canton, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Funeral Services Administration. She is currently completing her Funeral Director Residency with Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, where she is gaining valuable experience while continuing to develop her skills in providing compassionate, dignified care to the families she serves.
Having grown up in the community, Samantha takes great pride in the opportunity to serve local families and looks forward to continuing that commitment as a licensed funeral director. She believes in the importance of treating every family with kindness, respect, and personal attention during their time of need.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Samantha enjoys taking scenic walks around her hometown, crafting, and spending quality time with her fiancé, Andruw Oldfield, and their children, Jordan and Charlotte.
