Roy F. Bordeau
President & Owner of Riverview Funeral Home
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer since 1975
Roy 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 married with 3 children living in Nashville, TN and employed by the Vanderbilt University as Manager of Global Safety and Security.
“I feel privileged to serve the community and the families who call upon my assistance at Riverview”.
Roy F. Bordeau
President & Owner of Riverview Funeral Home
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer since 1975
Roy 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 married with 3 children living in Nashville, TN and employed by the Vanderbilt University as Manager of Global Safety and Security.
“I feel privileged to serve the community and the families who call upon my assistance at Riverview”.
In Memory Of: Michael J. Horan
Former Owner/Manager of Riverview Funeral Home & Licensed Funeral Director
{ Entered Eternal Life on March 1, 2016 }
Mike was born and raised in Troy, NY. He was a graduate of St. Patrick’s School in Troy, Catholic Central High School and the Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science. He became a licensed funeral director since 1971.
After the sudden death of his aunt Nonie Horan Prendergast, Michael became the Licensed Manager of the Riverview Funeral Home, a position that he held for 40 years until his retirement in September 2011. During retirement, Mike remained a consultant for the business and could always be called upon by families.
Michael was always a proud and active member of the community having served on the Troy City Counsel for 8 years. He was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hudson River - Black River Regulating District by then Gov. Mario Cuomo. He later served as Chairman of the Board.
Michael was a member of the St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus and a Fourth Degree member of the Cohoes Assembly K of C, and also was a member of the Troy Elks Lodge. Michael also served on the Board of Directors for Oakwood Cemetery Association. In 2011 the demands of the business required additional help. Mike turned to his friend and colleague, Roy Bordeau, to join him in the operations of the funeral home.
Mike passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 1, 2016, at his home in Bluffton S.C., surrounded by his loving family. Mike will be forever missed. His quick wit and dry sense of humor will be fondly remembered.
In Memory Of: Michael J. Horan
Former Owner/Manager of Riverview Funeral Home & Licensed Funeral Director
{ Entered Eternal Life on March 1, 2016 }
Mike was born and raised in Troy, NY. He was a graduate of St. Patrick’s School in Troy, Catholic Central High School and the Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science. He became a licensed funeral director since 1971.
After the sudden death of his aunt Nonie Horan Prendergast, Michael became the Licensed Manager of the Riverview Funeral Home, a position that he held for 40 years until his retirement in September 2011. During retirement, Mike remained a consultant for the business and could always be called upon by families.
Michael was always a proud and active member of the community having served on the Troy City Counsel for 8 years. He was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hudson River - Black River Regulating District by then Gov. Mario Cuomo. He later served as Chairman of the Board.
Michael was a member of the St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus and a Fourth Degree member of the Cohoes Assembly K of C, and also was a member of the Troy Elks Lodge. Michael also served on the Board of Directors for Oakwood Cemetery Association. In 2011 the demands of the business required additional help. Mike turned to his friend and colleague, Roy Bordeau, to join him in the operations of the funeral home.
Mike passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 1, 2016, at his home in Bluffton S.C., surrounded by his loving family. Mike will be forever missed. His quick wit and dry sense of humor will be fondly remembered.
