Roy F. Bordeau
President & Licensed Funeral DirectorRoy was born and raised in Schenectady, NY. His mother, Mary Jane Wilkinson, was born and raised in Troy, therefore, Troy was like a second home to the Bordeau family. Roy became interested in the funeral business from an early age, having attended funerals of relatives, many of which were conducted from the Riverview Funeral Home. In 1974, Roy graduated with honors from the Mortuary Science Program at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. Roy served his state required residency training at the prestigious Marshall W. Tebbutt's Sons in Albany, NY. Roy received his funeral director's license in 1975. In 1980, Roy began a “Professional Trade” business, supplying professional services such as embalming and cosmetology services to several area funeral homes. However, he always wanted to operate his own funeral home. This lifelong dream came true in September of 2011. Mr. Michael Horan asked Roy to join him at the Riverview Funeral Home. Roy has always considered it the greatest privilege to assist families in their time of loss and grief. He has always considered funeral directing a vocation rather than just an occupation. Roy has been a church organist since the age of 14 and met his wife, Anne Marie, also a church organist when their two churches merged in 1975. They have a daughter, Andrea Marie who is currently a post graduate student living abroad. “I feel privileged to serve the community and the families who call upon my assistance at Riverview”.
Education: Linton High School (Schenectady) , Hudson Valley Community College (Troy) Mortuary Science
Certifications: Licensed Funeral Director Since 1975 , Over 42 Years Experience as a Funeral Professional
Services: Excellence in Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services , First Funeral Director envision and establish a new cremation service in the Capital District, which has become a success. , Revitalized an old family business into a successful, quality establishment.
