19 Lincoln Ave.
Rutherford , NJ 07070
(201) 939-1050
19 Lincoln Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070

Our Valued Staff

All of our funeral directors and associates adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them on our staff.

Angelo Mania, CFSP, CCO

President, Manager & Funeral Director

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Email: angelo@calhounmania.com


Angelo earned his New Jersey Funeral Directors license in 1975, after graduating from The American Academy McAllister Institute of Mortuary Science, NYC in 1974. 


From 1993 to present he is an active independent funeral director and operates a Funeral Director Support Service named "AGM Funeral Service", offering a full range of professional services to independent / family owned Funeral Homes.


As President and Manager of the Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, Angelo applies all of his experience and promises to continue to build upon the "Family Owned" legacy and always strive to improve the Funeral Home's established 1884 position in Rutherford and surrounding communities.



Walter Calhoun, Jr.

Vice President & Funeral Director Emeritus

Email: walter@calhounmania.com

In 1949-1955 he began his career in the funeral business for O'Brien Funeral Home in Bayonne, first as a trainee and later a licensed funeral director. In 1955 when he moved to Rutherford and was employed with John T. Collins, Inc. as a Funeral Director. In 1962 he became Vice President of the firm and in 1968 Walter purchased John T. Collins, Inc. as Pres.,owner-manager of The Collins Calhoun Funeral Home. From 1985 to 2009 he was joined by his son Walter R. Calhoun, III, who was given the position of Vice President . In 2009 when his son Walter R. Calhoun III retired he was succeeded by Angelo G. Mania who has been affiliated with the firm since 1995 and is currently President.,owner,Manager of the Collins Calhoun Funeral Home.
Walter Jr. and his wife Mary have enjoyed their life in Lavallette NJ for many years but they have begun a new chapter in Teaneck, NJ closer to their family and friends. They are still snowbirds in Florida.
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Debra (Delle Chiaie) Mania

Administrator

Email: debra@calhounmania.com


In 2011, Debra joined her husband Angelo at the Funeral Home to oversee all functions of the office, including bookkeeping and HR, along with the decorating and updating of the funeral home. However, what is most important and meaningful to her, is assisting Angelo and the families on the morning of the funerals.

Camilla Tuzzo

Administrative Assistant

Email: camilla@calhounmania.com

Camilla (Busacca) Tuzzo joined our funeral home family in 2015 and quickly became an integral part of our firm. She is the quintessential hub of the wheel; she is the friendly compassionate voice you will hear when you call. Cam, can answer just about any question a caller may have, she is well versed in just about all aspects of the services and products we offer. She is completely competent with a huge heart.
She was also an Air Force brat being born in Germany where her father was stationed when she was born. Her family then settled in Jersey City, where they lived for many years. Cam eventually married Scott Tuzzo who was also from Jersey City. They now live in Hasbrouck Heights with their daughter Gabriella.
The Tuzzo’s look forward to their yearly vacations in Aruba. She is also an awesome cook, is very crafty, recently taking up crocheting and is our back up IT person. We are very fortunate to have Cam on our team.

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