For more than a century, Blair-Mazzarella Funeral Home has helped Brooklyn families honor every life with dignity, personal attention, and respect for every faith and tradition.
Harry F. Blair opened the funeral home on Coney Island Avenue in 1904. Later generations of the Blair family continued the work before ownership passed in 1988 to James Donofrio and Joseph Mazzarella, establishing the Blair-Mazzarella name.
Today, James Donofrio continues to serve families throughout Brooklyn and New York City with personal attention, practical guidance, and respect for varied religious and cultural traditions.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, James Donofrio has been a licensed funeral director since 1981. He became a co-owner of Blair-Mazzarella Funeral Home in 1988 and its sole owner in 2001.
His work is grounded in clear guidance, professional care, and an understanding that every family brings its own traditions and priorities.
Planning ahead lets you record preferences, organize important information, and reduce uncertainty for the people who may one day carry out your wishes. It begins with a conversation, with time to review current pricing and program terms before making a decision.
