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We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Christopher C. Pitcher

Christopher C. Pitcher

Funeral Director/Owner

Christopher Pitcher’s twenty year career as a Licensed Funeral Director has taken him to many parts of New York and Vermont, half of his career he has worked as a Funeral Director in the City of Ogdensburg. In April of 2016, Christopher with his business partner Nicole M. LaRue purchased Allen-Nichols Funeral Home, changing the name to LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home. Christopher is a 2001 graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy and a 2003 graduate of SUNY Canton. In addition to his career in Funeral Service, Christopher also works part-time for the Department of Homeland Security. He is married to Katie (Tinsley) Pitcher, formerly of Norwood, NY.

He serves on the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce Board and the Salvation Army Advisory Board, he is the President of the Ogdensburg Kiwanis Club, and a member of the Black Lake Hammond Lodge #319 and Chaumont Lodge #172 Free and Accepted Masons.

Christopher is committed to providing compassionate, professional, and affordable service to those in their time of need.

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Christopher C. Pitcher

Christopher C. Pitcher

Funeral Director/Owner
Christopher Pitcher’s twenty year career as a Licensed Funeral Director has taken him to many parts of New York and Vermont, half of his career he has worked as a Funeral Director in the City of Ogdensburg. In April of 2016, Christopher with his business partner Nicole M. LaRue purchased Allen-Nichols Funeral Home, changing the name to LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home. Christopher is a 2001 graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy and a 2003 graduate of SUNY Canton. In addition to his career in Funeral Service, Christopher also works part-time for the Department of Homeland Security. He is married to Katie (Tinsley) Pitcher, formerly of Norwood, NY.

He serves on the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce Board and the Salvation Army Advisory Board, he is the President of the Ogdensburg Kiwanis Club, and a member of the Black Lake Hammond Lodge #319 and Chaumont Lodge #172 Free and Accepted Masons.

Christopher is committed to providing compassionate, professional, and affordable service to those in their time of need.
: Christopher@laruepitcher.com
Nicole M. LaRue

Nicole M. LaRue

Funeral Director/Owner

Nicole started her career working with Allen-Nichols Funeral Home while she completed SUNY Canton’s Mortuary Science Program. In 2004 Nicole went on to serve her residency and over a decade of distinguished service as a funeral director at Lundy Funeral Home in Carthage. In April of 2016 Nicole with her business partner, Christopher C. Pitcher purchased Allen-Nichols Funeral Home, changing the name to LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home. She is a 2001 graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy and a 2004 graduate of SUNY Canton. She the daughter of Shelley and William Breen of Ogdensburg. She is married to Steven LaRue they have two sons; Zakkary and Alexander.

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Nicole M. LaRue

Nicole M. LaRue

Funeral Director/Owner
Nicole started her career working with Allen-Nichols Funeral Home while she completed SUNY Canton’s Mortuary Science Program. In 2004 Nicole went on to serve her residency and over a decade of distinguished service as a funeral director at Lundy Funeral Home in Carthage. In April of 2016 Nicole with her business partner, Christopher C. Pitcher purchased Allen-Nichols Funeral Home, changing the name to LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home. She is a 2001 graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy and a 2004 graduate of SUNY Canton. She the daughter of Shelley and William Breen of Ogdensburg. She is married to Steven LaRue they have two sons; Zakkary and Alexander.
Mike Myers

Mike Myers

Funeral Director

Mike Myers is a resident of Ogdensburg, NY. He graduated from OFA in 1991 and SUNY Canton in 1993 with a degree in Mortuary Science, then moving to Bronxville, NY. There, he worked for McGrath & Son Funeral Home for five years, before moving back to Ogdensburg where he has resided since. He currently works full time for the Department of Homeland Security and also serves on the Ogdensburg City School District Board of Education. Mike is excited to get back into the Funeral Business to help serve and meet the needs of the local and surrounding communities. . He is married to Nikki (Perretta) Myers, he has three children; Hope, Myah and Michael Jr.

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Mike Myers

Mike Myers

Funeral Director
Mike Myers is a resident of Ogdensburg, NY. He graduated from OFA in 1991 and SUNY Canton in 1993 with a degree in Mortuary Science, then moving to Bronxville, NY. There, he worked for McGrath & Son Funeral Home for five years, before moving back to Ogdensburg where he has resided since. He currently works full time for the Department of Homeland Security and also serves on the Ogdensburg City School District Board of Education. Mike is excited to get back into the Funeral Business to help serve and meet the needs of the local and surrounding communities. . He is married to Nikki (Perretta) Myers, he has three children; Hope, Myah and Michael Jr.
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