Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home

Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home, located at 12524 Chillicothe Road in Chesterland, Ohio, has been a pillar of compassionate care for families in the eastern Cleveland area for over 75 years. Founded in 1946 by Nicholas and Mary Gattozzi in the Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland, the business expanded to its current Chester Township location in 1972 under the leadership of Nicholas Jr. and Rose Marie Gattozzi. Funeral directors Jerry Ritola and Jay Jones joined the team in 1992 and 1997, bringing more than 60 combined years of experience. In 1999, the funeral home became part of the Dignity Memorial network, a nationwide family of funeral, cremation, and cemetery providers, allowing it to offer an even higher standard of service while maintaining its locally based, family-oriented approach. The Gattozzi family’s original commitment to excellence continues to guide every aspect of the funeral home’s operations.

The funeral home provides a full range of services, including traditional funerals, cremation services, and modern celebrations of life. The dedicated team specializes in creating personalized memorial tributes that honor the unique passions and personality of each loved one—whether it’s a golf-themed farewell with a putting green, an international celebration for a world traveler, or a simple, dignified cremation service. The facility features a spacious interfaith chapel that warmly welcomes guests of all cultures, a flexible reception area suitable for both intimate gatherings and larger reunions, and onsite catering options. Additional amenities include wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking, free on-site parking, and a prepayment plan option to help families plan ahead.

Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home also offers comprehensive pre-planning services, allowing individuals to make their final arrangements in advance, lock in pricing, and relieve their loved ones of difficult decisions during a time of grief. The professional team provides personalized guidance, whether in person or virtually, and offers a free personal planning guide to help get started. For veterans and their families, the staff is trained to create meaningful memorial services that honor a lifetime of service, and they assist with accessing veterans burial benefits.

Beyond the service itself, the funeral home extends ongoing grief support to families. Those who choose Dignity Memorial receive access to a 24-hour Compassion Helpline, providing unlimited complimentary phone support from grief counseling professionals for up to 13 months after the service. The facility is available 24/7 by phone and welcomes drop-ins during regular business hours. With a 100% service guarantee, a commitment to uncompromising quality, and the trust of hundreds of thousands of families each year, Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home remains dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care to the Chesterland community and beyond.