Oldest African-American Operated Business Celebrates 90 Years In Business

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In 1922, Millard E. Latimer and Son Funeral Directors, Inc. was proud to open it’s doors and serve their community. 90 years later, Monique Latimer is the proud owner of the business.

Latimer says that it has not always been easy running the family business, sharing,

“I know the dues my in-laws paid. I know the dues my husband paid. You know people see where you are today, but they don’t see how you got there.”

Millard “Pop” Latimer Sr. was the first black man to graduate from the Syracuse School of Embalming while simultaneously working for the railroad as a red cap.

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