OUR STAFF
Our Experienced Staff
At Pennsylvania Burial Company/Baldi Funeral Home, our dedicated team is committed to providing your family with compassionate care, available 24/7. We handle all aspects of funeral planning, from the physical care of your loved one to supporting those left behind.
We take pride in being a trusted funeral home with a team that understands the emotional and logistical challenges you face. Get to know our staff—we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Peter J. Jacovini
Funeral Director/Supervisor
Born in South Philadelphia in 1971, Peter is the son of Peter and Connie (nee Bello), grandson of William and Norma, and great grandson of Pennsylvania Burial Co. founder Pietro Jacovini. Peter, a fourth generation Funeral Director, was baptized at St. Rita of Cascia Church and raised in Drexel Hill, PA,. Peter attended Upper Darby High School graduating in 1989. In 1993 Peter received his BBA Finance Degree from The George Washington University in Washington DC.
While there he was a Member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. From there Peter went on to Mercer County Community College and in 1998 he earned his Funeral Service Education Certificate. He become a Licensed Funeral Director in the State of PA in 1999 and a Licensed Supervisor in the State of PA.
Peter and his wife Lea (nee Strizzi) reside in Haddonfield NJ and have 4 beautiful children: Son Peter Zachary born 2002 and Triplet Daughters Lilah, Eva, and Alessia born 2005. Peter raised his family in Haddonfield NJ but recently in Fall of 2024 moved back to South Philadelphia and live at funeral home with his wife.

Peter J. Jacovini
Funeral Director/Supervisor
Born in South Philadelphia in 1971, Peter is the son of Peter and Connie (nee Bello), grandson of William and Norma, and great grandson of Pennsylvania Burial Co. founder Pietro Jacovini. Peter, a fourth generation Funeral Director, was baptized at St. Rita of Cascia Church and raised in Drexel Hill, PA,. Peter attended Upper Darby High School graduating in 1989. In 1993 Peter received his BBA Finance Degree from The George Washington University in Washington DC.
While there he was a Member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. From there Peter went on to Mercer County Community College and in 1998 he earned his Funeral Service Education Certificate. He become a Licensed Funeral Director in the State of PA in 1999 and a Licensed Supervisor in the State of PA.
Peter and his wife Lea (nee Strizzi) reside in Haddonfield NJ and have 4 beautiful children: Son Peter Zachary born 2002 and Triplet Daughters Lilah, Eva, and Alessia born 2005. Peter raised his family in Haddonfield NJ but recently in Fall of 2024 moved back to South Philadelphia and live at funeral home with his wife.

Victor L. Baldi, III
Funeral Director
Born in South Philadelphia on February 3, 1971 to Joan (nee DiLodovico) and Victor L. Baldi, Jr. Victor was raised in South Philadelphia and attended St. Mary's Parochial School. At the age of 13, he and his family moved to Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where he attended Cherry Hill East High School and graduated in 1989. Victor then went on to obtain an Associate’s degree in Business and Mortuary Science from Mercer County College. He served as Vice President of his graduating class of 1993.
Victor has since returned to South Philadelphia and lives there with his wife Linda and their two sons, Louis and Victor. They are proud parishioners of St. Monica Church and their children attend Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia. Victor is also a member of the Fathers and Sons Organization at St. Monica School, where his children attended elementary school.
Victor is a licensed funeral director in both the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As a licensed funeral director in the state of New Jersey, he is a member of the New Jersey State Funeral Directions Association. In Pennsylvania, he is a member of the South Philadelphia Business Association, Past Treasurer of the South Philadelphia Broad Street Neighborhood Association, current President of the Order of the Sons of Italy, St. Mary Magdelen de Pazzi, Lodge #2787, current Pennsylvania State Trustee for the Order of Sons of Italy in American and a member of the Founding Hearts Foundation in Philadelphia (a charitable organization).
Victor enjoys spending time with his family, Sunday dinners and weekends at the New Jersey shore.

Victor L. Baldi, III
Funeral Director
Born in South Philadelphia on February 3, 1971 to Joan (nee DiLodovico) and Victor L. Baldi, Jr. Victor was raised in South Philadelphia and attended St. Mary's Parochial School. At the age of 13, he and his family moved to Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where he attended Cherry Hill East High School and graduated in 1989. Victor then went on to obtain an Associate’s degree in Business and Mortuary Science from Mercer County College. He served as Vice President of his graduating class of 1993.
Victor has since returned to South Philadelphia and lives there with his wife Linda and their two sons, Louis and Victor. They are proud parishioners of St. Monica Church and their children attend Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia. Victor is also a member of the Fathers and Sons Organization at St. Monica School, where his children attended elementary school.
Victor is a licensed funeral director in both the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As a licensed funeral director in the state of New Jersey, he is a member of the New Jersey State Funeral Directions Association. In Pennsylvania, he is a member of the South Philadelphia Business Association, Past Treasurer of the South Philadelphia Broad Street Neighborhood Association, current President of the Order of the Sons of Italy, St. Mary Magdelen de Pazzi, Lodge #2787, current Pennsylvania State Trustee for the Order of Sons of Italy in American and a member of the Founding Hearts Foundation in Philadelphia (a charitable organization).
Victor enjoys spending time with his family, Sunday dinners and weekends at the New Jersey shore.

Anthony LoBianco
Office Manager
Born in South Philadelphia in 1962, Anthony our office co manager, his family moved to Cherry Hill NJ in 1974. Anthony attended Cherry Hill East High School and attended Camden County Community College for Business. He then attended real estate school and sold property in Cape May County NJ. He returned to South Philadelphia and served the community with his father Dr. Anthony LoBianco, who was a family physician for 60 years. He worked with his father for 30 years as office administrator until he retired in 2022. He is now serving South Philadelphia at Pennsylvania Burial/Baldi Funeral Home. Anthony is married to Anna and has two son's Christopher and Matthew. He lives Marlton NJ.

Anthony LoBianco
Office Manager
Born in South Philadelphia in 1962, Anthony our office co manager, his family moved to Cherry Hill NJ in 1974. Anthony attended Cherry Hill East High School and attended Camden County Community College for Business. He then attended real estate school and sold property in Cape May County NJ. He returned to South Philadelphia and served the community with his father Dr. Anthony LoBianco, who was a family physician for 60 years. He worked with his father for 30 years as office administrator until he retired in 2022. He is now serving South Philadelphia at Pennsylvania Burial/Baldi Funeral Home. Anthony is married to Anna and has two son's Christopher and Matthew. He lives Marlton NJ.

Jennifer Close
Office Manager
Born in South Philadelphia in 1976, Jennifer is our grief counselor and Assistant Funeral Director. Jennifer attended the High School for The Creative and Performing Arts and graduated in 1994. In 2007, Jennifer, after studying extensively in Philosophy and Psychology, received her BA in Cultural Anthropology from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She has extensive dealings with the public in times of stress. Jennifer is married to Samuel Agigian and resides in Mullica Hill, NJ.

Jennifer Close
Office Manager
Born in South Philadelphia in 1976, Jennifer is our grief counselor and Assistant Funeral Director. Jennifer attended the High School for The Creative and Performing Arts and graduated in 1994. In 2007, Jennifer, after studying extensively in Philosophy and Psychology, received her BA in Cultural Anthropology from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She has extensive dealings with the public in times of stress. Jennifer is married to Samuel Agigian and resides in Mullica Hill, NJ.

Thomas Ngo
Community Liaison / Translator (Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodian)
Email: thanhvngo@yahoo.com
Office Phone: 215-389-2414
Mobile Phone: 267-975-3048

Thomas Ngo
Community Liaison / Translator (Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodian)
Email: thanhvngo@yahoo.com
Office Phone: 215-389-2414
Mobile Phone: 267-975-3048

Anthony Torre
Funeral Director Assistant

Anthony Torre
Funeral Director Assistant
Born in South Philadelphia in 1946, Tony attended Saint Mary Magdalen De Pazzi grade school, Saint Joseph’s Prep, the Philadelphia College of Textiles & Sciences, and Drexel University (MBA).
He worked for the City of Philadelphia's Managing Director’s Office for 35 years until 2007. After retiring from the City, Tony worked for the Department of Homeland Security in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Counter Terrorism Taskforce.
Although he moved to Roxborough in 1977, Tony continued his South Philadelphia roots spending much time with his parents Dr. Anthony and Laura Torre at their 6th & Federal residence. He continues to serve the South Philadelphia community at the Pennsylvania Burial/Baldi Funeral Home, where he has worked for the past 10 years.
Tony is married to his wife Nancy and has two sons Anthony III and Andrew Jude.

Peter "Zach" Jacovini
Funeral Trainee

Peter "Zach" Jacovini
Funeral Trainee

Jacob Reed
Funeral Director Assistant
Jacob has been working in the funeral services business since 2019. After graduating from high school in Pennsylvania, he spent some time living in Florida and began his career in California before returning to the East Coast. Jacob now lives in Philadelphia and is an apprentice at the funeral home while studying funeral services and education at Northampton Community College. In his free time, he enjoys hiking with his dog and welding sculptures from scrap metal.

Jacob Reed
Funeral Director Assistant
Jacob has been working in the funeral services business since 2019. After graduating from high school in Pennsylvania, he spent some time living in Florida and began his career in California before returning to the East Coast. Jacob now lives in Philadelphia and is an apprentice at the funeral home while studying funeral services and education at Northampton Community College. In his free time, he enjoys hiking with his dog and welding sculptures from scrap metal.

Victor L. Baldi, Jr.
Funeral Director
Born in South Philadelphia to Janice and Victor Sr. on January 1, 1943 . He is married to Joan (DiLodovico) . Victor has been a licensed funeral director since 1967 from which he carries his grandfather’s (Alfonso Baldi) legacy.
Graduate of Friends Select School in 1961 and attended Notre Dame Academy in which he successfully played basketball and baseball. Victor served in the Army Reserve during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of the South Philadelphia’s Optimist Club and the Frank Palumbo Sons of Italy Lodge #2415.
Victor currently resides in Margate New Jersey and is a member of The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Community.

Victor L. Baldi, Jr.
Funeral Director
Born in South Philadelphia to Janice and Victor Sr. on January 1, 1943 . He is married to Joan (DiLodovico) . Victor has been a licensed funeral director since 1967 from which he carries his grandfather’s (Alfonso Baldi) legacy.
Graduate of Friends Select School in 1961 and attended Notre Dame Academy in which he successfully played basketball and baseball. Victor served in the Army Reserve during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of the South Philadelphia’s Optimist Club and the Frank Palumbo Sons of Italy Lodge #2415.
Victor currently resides in Margate New Jersey and is a member of The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Community.

Peter J. Jacovini Sr.
Funeral Director
Born in South Philadelphia in 1937, baptized at St. Paul’s Church, raised in South Philadelphia and currently a resident of Voorhees and Avalon NJ. Son of William and Norma (nee Bauder) and grandson of the founder Pietro (Grace) Jacovini. 3rd generation Funeral Director married to Connie (nee Bello) with 3 children: William born in 1966, Christine born in 1968, and Peter born in 1971. Proud grandfather of Taylor, Ryan, Steven, and William Kirby, Peter Zachary, Savanna, Willow, Alessia, Eva, Lilah, and Peter C. Jacovini.
- Graduate of Southeast Catholic High School
- Assoc in Science Temple University
- Echols College of Mortuary Science
- Licensed Funeral Director PA
- Licensed Supervisor PA
- Member Sons of Italy
- Practicing Catholic
- US Army Veteran, Served 1957-1959 (served last day of Korean Conflict)

Peter J. Jacovini Sr.
Funeral Director
Born in South Philadelphia in 1937, baptized at St. Paul’s Church, raised in South Philadelphia and currently a resident of Voorhees and Avalon NJ. Son of William and Norma (nee Bauder) and grandson of the founder Pietro (Grace) Jacovini. 3rd generation Funeral Director married to Connie (nee Bello) with 3 children: William born in 1966, Christine born in 1968, and Peter born in 1971. Proud grandfather of Taylor, Ryan, Steven, and William Kirby, Peter Zachary, Savanna, Willow, Alessia, Eva, Lilah, and Peter C. Jacovini.
- Graduate of Southeast Catholic High School
- Assoc in Science Temple University
- Echols College of Mortuary Science
- Licensed Funeral Director PA
- Licensed Supervisor PA
- Member Sons of Italy
- Practicing Catholic
- US Army Veteran, Served 1957-1959 (served last day of Korean Conflict)