Robert L. D'Anjolell, Sr. and the Family Mission of DANJOLELL Memorial Homes

Business Profile by Liz Burnett

Photographs courtesy of Sierra Clark Photography www.SierraClarkPhoto.com

The passing of a loved one is an inevitable life event. Many decisions must be made by families during what is often an exceptionally stressful time. This is when guidance from an experienced and caring Funeral Director can be invaluable. For over 40 years, Marple Newtown area families have been blessed by such guidance provided by family owned and operated DANJOLELL Memorial Homes and Crematory.

Founded in 1963 by Robert L. D’Anjolell, Sr. (“Rob Sr.”), DANJOLELL Memorial Homes has four locations to serve the community in Delaware County and the Philadelphia area. The main location is in Broomall; other locations include Malvern- Frazer, Aston and Wallingford. All four locations have a traditional and distinguished exterior design and a first-class interior that includes a chapel and a specific design whose rooms and lounges accommodate the flow of family and guests for all types of funeral, cremation and memorial services.

Rob Sr. was born during the Depression and grew up in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia. After graduating from Overbrook High School, he followed his mother’s recommendation to become a Funeral Director, and graduated from Temple University, and then from mortuary science school. At age 27, he opened his first funeral home in Overbrook, with the help of his first wife, Elinore, at his side. His great success in serving that community enabled him to expand to Delaware County and open the Broomall location in 1978. (Elinore passed away in January 1980.)

(left to right) James W. D’Anjolell, Sr., Robert L. D’Anjolell, Jr., Robert L. D’Anjolell, Sr., and Anthony Romano

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Rob Sr. and his wife Maryann have two sons who work in the business, and a lovely daughter, Dana Barshak, who is a resident of Broomall with her husband, Eric, and two daughters Amanda and Sara, who helped in the early years of the business. Son Rob Jr., a graduate of St. Joe’s Prep and Franklin and Marshall College, joined the business as a Licensed Funeral Director in 1985, after graduating from the American Academy McAllister Institute. Rob Jr., an Executive Director of the business, serves as Supervisor of the Broomall location. He also handles financial matters for the entire business. Rob Jr. and his wife Carol live in Newtown Square with their four children. When their son Michael graduates from Northampton University in May, he will begin his internship with the family business.

DANJOLELL Memorial Homes Broomall

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Rob Sr.’s other son, James W. D’Anjolell, Sr. (“Jim”), is also an Executive Director of the business, and serves as Supervisor of the Malvern-Frazer location. Jim received his Bachelor of Mortuary Science degree from Lynn University. He and his wife Margaret have two children, one of whom, James Jr., is the Manager and Certified Crematory Operator of DANJOLELL Memorial Homes Malvern-Frazer.

In the Philadelphia area, DANJOLELL Memorial Homes and Crematory offers the broadest range of affordable and tasteful funeral, cremation and memorial services and options for families of all faiths and traditions. There’s a wide price range, to meet the needs of everyone in the community. DANJOLELL Funeral Directors simply guide the family: They introduce and explain each service option, answer questions, and then let each family choose whatever combination of services they feel is most desirable and appropriate for their circumstances.

DANJOLELL Memorial Homes Broomall Upper Lobby

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Traditional funeral services can include a viewing or visitation with family before a church or on-site chapel service. A cemetery burial service attended by family and guests is another option. Cremation services can include a memorial service. The Memorialization and Life Celebration options to fit your wishes and budget are many: A few examples include flowers preserved for a meaningful keepsake, a dove or butterfly release, and Video Tributes, Memory Tables and Picture Boards that display your loved one’s photos and personal cherished possessions.

In addition to a Licensed Funeral Director at each DANJOLELL location, there’s 10-12 full-time staff members, and part-time staff to help as needed with funeral-related services such as driving family and guests in the well-maintained fleet of funeral vehicles. There’s also on-site rooms for planning and selecting everything needed for a beautiful way to celebrate and memorialize your loved one’s life.

DANJOLELL Memorial Homes Broomall Lower-Level Lobby

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Two of DANJOLELL Memorial Homes’ Licensed Funeral Directors are also Certified Preplanning Consultants who are available to help you make important informed decisions that will make it unnecessary for your loved ones to have to make complex choices at the difficult time of your passing. You can make all those plans and arrangements at any DANJOLELL location or in the comfort of your own home.

As Rob Sr. reviewed with us the history, services and staff of DANJOLELL Memorial Homes, he asked that we include his personal message of thanks to Anthony F. Romano and Joseph Colantuono, for their dedicated longtime service and commitment to excellence.

The hallmark of DANJOLELL Memorial Homes’ service to the community continues to be the dignity and respect they show for all families and their loved ones while professionally and discreetly guiding each family through difficult days and decisions. Rob Sr. knows he speaks for all DANJOLELL Funeral Directors and Staff when he says:

We sincerely appreciate the confidence the community has shown us and our family by using our services for over 40 years. We all get great satisfaction by always doing our best to fully meet each family’s needs in an affordable, caring and confidential way. That has always been and will always be the primary Mission of our family's business.

DANJOLELL Memorial Homes and Crematory

Butterfly Releases • Memory Tables • Bookmarks with Seeds • Flower Selection • Dove Release Picture Boards • Remembrance Jewelry • Online Remembrance • Candlelight Ceremony • And more

Visit www.DANJOLELL.com to learn how we honor the life of a loved one.

DANJOLELL Memorial Home of Broomall

610-356-4200 • 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008

DANJOLELL Stigale Memorial Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of Aston

610-497-5505 • 3260 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014

DANJOLELL Memorial Home & Crematory of Malvern-Frazer

610-296-9555 • 392 Lancaster Ave, Frazer, PA 19355

DANJOLELL Barone Memorial Home of Wallingford

610-874-7700 • 908 S. Providence Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086