About Us

Chamely "Mely" Toro

Managing Partner, Operations

Chamely "Mely" Toro was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts and is fluent in Spanish. She is a first generation Funeral Director/ Embalmer. Her journey in funeral industry began in 1995 when she started her first summer semester at Mount Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts. She relocated to warmer weather and graduated with an Associate of Science Degree in 1998 from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. After working many years in Broward county, she joined Palm Beach Memorial Park to continue serving families during a difficult moment. Mely enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and shopping.

Chamely "Mely" Toro nació y creció en Boston, Massachusetts y habla español. Es directora funeraria/embalsamadora de primera generación. Su trayectoria en la industria funeraria comenzó en 1995 cuando comenzó su primer semestre de verano en Mount Ida College en Newton, Massachusetts. Se mudó a un clima más cálido y se graduó con un título asociado en ciencias en 1998 de la Universidad Lynn en Boca Raton, Florida. Después de trabajar muchos años en el condado de Broward, se unió a Palm Beach Memorial Park para continuar sirviendo a las familias durante un momento difícil. Mely le gusta pasar tiempo con familiares y amigos, viajar y ir de compras.

Kaly Lopez

Cemetery and Funeral Home Office Manager

Kaly Lopez was born and raised in Boynton Beach, Florida and is a fourth generation Floridian. She is an aspiring Funeral Director. She has wanted to be a Funeral Director since she was in high school. She enjoys helping others. She married her high school sweetheart, and they have two daughters. When Kaly is not at work, she spends time with her family, dog, Penny and bunny, Sophia. She also has a love for fish tanks. The whole family can be found at FAU every Saturday during football season cheering on the Owls and their oldest daughter who is a majorette.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ventura

Family Service Advisor

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ventura was born and raised in Dominican Republic and is fluent in Spanish.
Jackie has been living in South Florida since early 1990. She has worked in cemetery industry for over 15 years serving Fort Lauderdale in Broward County and West Palm Beach. Jackie has been a neighbor and friend to her clients, helping them plan and navigate through difficult times. She has been awarded and recognized for her excellence customer services. She is excited to continue helping our community working at Palm Beach Memorial Park.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ventura nació y creció en República Dominicana y habla español con fluidez.
Jackie vive en el sur de Florida desde principios de 1990. Ha trabajado en la industria de cementerios durante más de 15 años sirviendo a Fort Lauderdale en el condado de Broward y West Palm Beach. Jackie ha sido vecina y amiga de sus clientes, ayudándolos a planificar y superar tiempos difíciles. Ha sido premiada y reconocida por su excelente servicio al cliente. Está entusiasmada de seguir ayudando a nuestra comunidad trabajando en Palm Beach Memorial Park.

Brian Liddy

Family Service Advisor

Brian Liddy was born in Evanston, Illinois. Before moving to Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1983. Brian grew up in Winnetka, Ill. His grandfather was a Funeral Director at Liddy Brothers Funeral Home on Chicago’s Northwest side. In 1999, Brian graduated with an Associate of Science Degree from Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida. In 2001, he left funeral services to become a Jeweler. In 2022, he came back to the Funeral industry as a Family Service Advisor. He has a compassionate heart to help the families he serves.
Brian loves spending time with his family, riding bikes together, going to the pool or beach. He likes to run and has been running since 2021.

Colette Wilson

Funeral Home Clerical Administrator

Colette Wilson brings over 30 years of retail management experience and exceptional customer service skills to her role as Office Administrator at our funeral home. Originally joining as a Receptionist in 2022, she quickly advanced to her current position. A Miami native, Colette's caring spirit extends beyond her professional duties, evident in her devotion to her three daughters and her Labrador mix, Pepper. She finds solace in beach outings and quiet moments at home, indulging in hobbies like crafting homemade treats and watching travel videos. Colette's empathetic nature makes her an invaluable support for families during their time of need, embodying the compassion that defines our services.

Pagiel Westmoreland

Superintendent

Pagiel Westmoreland works as a Superintendent at Palm Beach Memorial Park in Lantana Florida. Born and raised in Delray Beach Florida, Pagiel started his career in the cemetery business in 2007. He has worked his way up to become the Superintendent in 2010. As a Superintendent, he takes pride in ensuring that the grounds and buildings are properly maintained, free of unsafe hazards, and are firmly secured at all times. In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family.