About Us

A Legacy of Community, Family, and Care

The history of Falardeau Funeral Home is more than just a timeline; it is a story of family dedication and deep roots in the Baldwinsville community. For over 80 years, the Falardeau name has been a constant for local families, offering a steady hand and a familiar face during life’s most difficult chapters.

The Early Years

In February 1940, J. Albert Falardeau partnered with Joseph T. Glanville to form the Falardeau and Glanville Funeral Home. At that time, "undertaking parlors" were often storefronts or dual-purpose businesses, and it was still very common for wakes and services to be held in the family’s private residence.



Following this tradition, the business was run directly out of Mr. Falardeau’s home at 9 Grove Street. By 1951, the partnership dissolved as Joseph Glanville moved on to the next chapter of his career. Albert became the sole proprietor and, to better accommodate the families he served, moved the operation to 17 Grove Street in 1952.

Growth and the Move to Downer Street

The next generation joined the firm in 1962 when Albert’s son, Don E. Falardeau, became a licensed funeral director and partner. Together, father and son worked to keep up with the growing needs of a changing Baldwinsville. When Albert retired in 1971, Don took the lead.



Don recognized the need for a modern facility that could provide more space and comfort for grieving families. In 1977, he purchased the property at 93 Downer Street. After a year of extensive renovations and the addition of a 2,500-square-foot wing, the doors opened in May 1978. This building remains our home to this day.

Three Generations of Tradition

The family legacy reached its third generation when Don’s son, Joe Falardeau, joined the business in 1990. After graduating from the Simmons Institute and completing his residency at Fagan Funeral Home, in Bath, NY, Joe returned to Baldwinsville to serve the community he called home. Like his father and grandfather, Joe was known for his genuine compassion and his deep, personal understanding of his neighbors.

A Time of Transition

The community was shaken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Joe Falardeau in 2013. In the years that followed, the Falardeau family spent a great deal of time reflecting on how to best honor the firm’s reputation. They wanted to ensure that the high standards the Falardeau family worked so hard to build would continue long into the future.

In 2020, after much careful consideration, the funeral home was sold to Albert Clos. Albert purchased the business not just as an owner, but as a steward of the Falardeau legacy, committed to providing the same level of personal care that has defined this firm since 1940.

A Connected History

Our story is uniquely tied to another name in Central New York funeral service: Allanson Glanville Tappan. Albert Falardeau’s original business partner, Joseph T. Glanville, eventually partnered with Edward W. Allanson in Phoenix in 1950. That firm later grew under the leadership of the Tappan family, serving the Phoenix and Lysander areas for decades.



Today, those two histories have come back together. Allanson Glanville Tappan now operates as part of the Falardeau Funeral Home. While both names carry their own distinct heritage, we are now unified under one ownership and one consistent standard of care.



Our Mission Today

While the world has changed since Albert Falardeau first opened his doors on Grove Street, our core mission remains the same. We are here to treat our neighbors with dignity, to offer a personal touch in an increasingly impersonal world, and to honor everyone entrusted to our care with the utmost respect.

Our Heritage

 J. Albert Falardeau

July 11,1906 - January 12, 1997

Born in Glenfield, Pa., he came to Baldwinsville with his family in the early 1900's because his father, a diver, had gotten a job with a local ship builder on the Barge Canal.

He grew up in a house at 1 Grove Street, two blocks from Lock 24 where his father worked. In 1940, he opened Falardeau Funeral Home at 9 Grove Street and later moved to a larger home at 17 Grove Street, always living in the same home as his business.

Retired as owner and manager of the business in 1971 but remained active with his son until 1985.

Graduated from Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in Syracuse in 1932. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Baldwinsville and a former member of its Ushers Guild.

Was a charter member and past president of the Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce, and was a charter member and past president of the Baldwinsville Lions Club.



Was a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the New York State Funeral Directors Association and the Onondaga-Oswego County Funeral Directors Association.

Joseph D. Falardeau 

July 7, 1966 - October 2, 2013



Joe was a graduate of Baker High School in 1984 and a 1990 graduate of Simmons Institute of Funeral Service, where he earned an Associates degree. He was employed at Fagan's Funeral Home, Inc. in Bath, NY from 1988 to 1990, where he also served his residency. He received his Funeral Director's license in 1990. He was a lifetime communicant and usher at St. Mary’s Church in Baldwinsville. Joe was a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, New York State Funeral Directors Association and Central New York Funeral Directors Associations. In 1990, He joined his father Don in the family funeral business, becoming the third generation to own and operate the Falardeau Funeral Home. Joe brought along his love of technology, and his computer expertise was a valuable asset to the business. Joe had a lifelong passion for music, which led to the creation of “Bogus Music Studios”, his recording label. In his studio he enjoyed his weekly recording sessions with his friends. Joe also used his studio to provide an outlet for local talent to record their music. Many fun gatherings with family and friends took place in his studio, creating wonderful memories for all. Above all, Joe loved his family. His wife of 20 years Suzanne Daws Falardeau and their children Emily and Jeffrey were his greatest joy! Joe passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 2, 2013. 

Don E. Falardeau

June 11, 1938 - November 8, 2023

Graduated in 1960 from Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in Syracuse, NY. Served his residency from 1960 to 1961 at J. P. Burns & Son Funeral Home on West Onondaga Street in Syracuse. Began working for his father as a partner at Falardeau Funeral Home in 1961 received his Funeral Director and Embalmer's licenses in 1962.

In 1971, J. Albert Falardeau retired as a partner but still continued to be active at the funeral home.

In 1977, Don bought the property at 93 Downer Street and after renovation of the old portion of the house, opened the present funeral home in May of 1978.



After 58 years, Don Falardeau retired from Falardeau Funeral Home, Inc. in September 2020.