Meet Our Staff

Christine Amittone

Managing Partner - Funeral Director FDR 2792 - Embalmer EMB 9117

Christine has been in the funeral profession since 2002, and has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer at Greer® Family Mortuary and Cremation Services since 2008. 

Christine lives in Alameda and enjoys spending time with her family, friends and three dogs, cooking, football, going to car shows, travelling and visiting her hometown Napa.

She is a member of the Bayview Women's Club of Alameda, a member of the Board of Directors for Alameda Meals on Wheels and the Alameda Hospital Foundation and is active in Alameda Rotary.

Telephone: 1-510-865-3755

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Michelle Price

Funeral Director FDR 3982 - Embalmer EMB 9559

Michelle graduated from Mount Hood Community College in 2014, earning her degree in Funeral Service Education. Her career has taken her from Portland to Monterey to Sacramento, and most recently to Alameda, where she and her husband have finally put down roots.  Michelle joined Greer® Family Mortuary and Cremation Services in 2017.

Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband Zach, their cat Mackers, and puppy PJ, international travel, gardening, singing, and collecting records.

She is a volunteer for Alameda Meals on Wheels and has a passion for helping people in need. 

Telephone: 1-510-865-3755

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Serena Gafford

Funeral Arranger

Serena is currently in school pursuing her degree in Mortuary Science while she is completing her Apprenticeship at Greer® Family Mortuary and Cremation Services, making her the newest addition to our team.

Serena grew up in Reno, NV and relocated to Bay Area in 2017 so that she could be closer to the ocean.   She has a background in social work and worked in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco helping the homeless population access lifesaving resources.  In her free time she teaches donation based yoga classes and enjoys being out in nature.

Telephone: 1-510-865-3755

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Robyn Reese

Administrative Assistant

Robyn is a native Californian who lives in Alameda.  She began her career in the Mortuary and Cemetery industry in 2013. Her career has most recently taken her from Southern Nevada to Alameda.  Robyn is our newest addition to Greer® Family Mortuary and Cremation Services.

Robyn enjoys spending time with her husband Gary, her family and her dog, Gracie Allen. She is also a sailor who loves travel and adventure.

She is a volunteer for 2Act Ministries and has a passion for working and serving the homeless communities. 

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Leslie Hodgkin

Ambassador - Funeral Assistant

Leslie has been an Alameda community volunteer for over 15 years.  She is currently active with Alameda Kiwanis Club, Alameda Citizens Police (COPPS) and Christ Episcopal Church. Past volunteer activities include Alameda Hospital, Alameda Meals on Wheels & Friendly Visitors, American Red Cross and Alameda Food Bank. 

She is a Bay Area native although lived in Tucson AZ and southern California for those younger years. Education includes University of Calif. Irvine, B.A. in anthropology and Orange Coast College, certificate in musical instrument repair. She was an accomplished French horn player for many years.  In 1985 moved back to the Bay Area for a career in commercial property management and accounting.  She was married for 18 years and lost her husband to cancer in 2006. 

Leslie’s interests include trading equities and futures, classical music, travelling, camping & fishing and helping people. 

Maria Croft

Ambassador - Funeral Assistant

Maria was born, raised, and has lived her whole life here in Alameda.  She has three adult children, Gina, Mia, and Jeffrey, and is blessed with three grandsons, Anthony, William, and Crash.  Maria enjoys gardening and youth baseball, especially Babe Ruth and our World Team.  She is very active in our community and enjoys helping others in whatever capacity she can.

The beauty of family is so very important to Maria and that is what Greer Family Mortuary has become to her. As an ambassador, Maria helps the families we serve at a very difficult time in their lives, and in turn, welcomes them into our Greer Family. Maria’s goal is to make a loved one’s passing as peaceful of an experience as it can be.

David Cobian-Contreras

Ambassador - Funeral Assistant

After finishing his Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from the Diocesan Seminary of Guadalajara, MX, David moved to Los Angeles to continue his formation and attend the Cambria English Institute to study ESL. A few years later and after a year of missionary work in Guatemala, David came back to finish his Master’s Degree in Theology.  David has ministered at many locations of the Franciscan Province of California.  Serving the poor and the marginalized have been his biggest passion and most challenging Ministry as well as most gratifying rewards.

Daniel Thomas, III

Ambassador - Funeral Assistant

Michael Vendelin

Advanced Planning Specialist

Michael was born and raised in the South Bay Area.  He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2016 with a degree in Communication Studies and has had a diverse working background.  From working at a running shop, teaching sailing, owning and operating a food truck, to working in senior caregiving, he developed a real passion for educating and serving the community.  He is grateful his career has landed him pre-arranging families here at Greer® Family Mortuary and Cremation Services since 2018.

Michael enjoys traveling, live music, spending time with loved ones, and sports.  

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Tiger

Official Greer Family Mortuary Greeter

Tiger is a valued member of the Greer® Family Mortuary and Cremation Services team. He joined the team in 2018 after being adopted as a rescue at FAAS in Alameda.  He offers unconditional love and support to the families we serve as well as the staff.  He spends his time between the mortuary and at home with his Amittone Family.